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About AB
For more than 30 years, Advanced Bionics has been developing state-of-the-art cochlear implant solutions. By partnering with hearing professionals and families, we help children and adults hear again, or for the first time.
Some Company & Product Facts
- Over 100,000 ears implanted in over 130 countries
- More than 500 patents
- First to introduce a CI solution designed for children
- First to prove superior performance with ClearVoice™ sound processing, an automated feature to improve speech understanding in difficult listening environments1,2,3,4,5,6
- The HiRes Ultra 3D cochlear implant has been awarded the MedTech Breakthrough Award 2019 for Best Overall Medical Device Solution
- AB’s Marvel CI is the most performance-focused, most flexible, and most connected (Bluetooth) cochlear implant sound processor7
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What is a Cochlear Implant and How Does It Work
A cochlear implant (CI) system has two parts.
Together, they help you hear again by sending sound signals directly to your hearing nerve.
The first part is placed under the skin and in your inner ear with surgery. It includes the implant and electrode array.
The second part is worn outside on the ear. It includes a sound processor and a headpiece.
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The microphone captures sound waves.
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The sound waves are converted into digital signals by the sound processor.
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The headpiece sends the digital signals to the cochlear implant and electrode array in the inner ear.
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The electrode array stimulates the hearing nerve.
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The hearing nerve sends impulses to the brain, which interprets them as sounds.
The Phonak + AB Advantage
As a part of the Sonova group, Advanced Bionics works closely with our sister brand Phonak, the world’s largest maker of hearing aids. We share our research, technology, and expertise. So, when you choose AB, you are actually choosing two of the world’s leaders in hearing solutions.
Together, AB and Phonak offer hearing aids, cochlear implants, accessories, and comprehensive rehab tools that will meet your or your child’s hearing needs, no matter the hearing loss.
HiRes Ultra Cochlear Implant
The HiRes Ultra cochlear implant gives you reliability and quality you can count on.
Linked Two-Ear Solutions
When we hear with two hearing devices that work together, we're able to enjoy richer and clearer sound. Only AB offers a linked two-ear solution for every CI wearer. Depending on your hearing loss and needs, we have the ideal solution for you.
Note: Advanced Bionics cochlear implants are indicated with severe to profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (≥ 70 dB HL) and for pediatrics with profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (≥ 90 dB HL).
Naída CI Q-series
The Naída™ CI sound processor is a small, lightweight sound processor proven to help you hear better in any environment.
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Advanced Bionics. (2012) ClearVoice Clinical Results White Paper.
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Haumann S, Lenarz Th, Buchner A. Speech Perception with Cochlear Implants as Measured Using a Roving-Level Adaptive Test Method. ORL 2010; 72: 312-318. September 15, 2010. doi:10.1159/000318872
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Schramm D, Pickard E, Beauregard Y, Moran L. Evaluation of the ClearVoice Strategy in Children using HiResolution Fidelity 120 Sound Processing. Poster Presentation at the 11th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Auditory Technologies, Stockholm, SE. June 30-July 3, 2010.
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Mathias, N. & Arnold, L. "Preliminary Results of the ClearVoice Evaluation in Adults," Advanced Bionics Europe, 2010.
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Alexandre GAULT(1), Drs Hans Mülder(2), Pr Paul J. GOVAERTS(3). (1) : Advanced Bionics AG – Switzerland ; (2) Phonak Communication AG – Switzerland ; (3) The Eargroup - Belgium. Dynamic FM and ClearVoice™ – Improving Speech discrimination - Technical and clinical verifications.
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Firszt JB, Koch DB, Downing M, Litvak L. (2007) Current steering creates additional pitch percepts in adult cochlear implant recipients. Otology and Neurotology, 28(5):629-636.
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