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For additional contact information, please visit AdvancedBionics.com/contact

For more information on hearing with AB cochlear implants, contact your local representative.

The innovation DNA of AB & Phonak have merged together

to deliver combined performance technologies

that will change the way you hear.

References:

1. Buechner A, Dyballa K-H, Hehrmann P, Fredelake S, Lenarz T. Advanced beamformers for cochlear implant users in challenging listening conditions. Submitted to Otology & Neurotology, 2013.

2. Holtkamp V. Cochlear Implants Under Impact Loading. Evaluation of Accident Scenarios, Determination of Load Limits, and Development of a Standardizable Test Procedure. Dissertation accepted by the Senate of Hannover Medical School, May 19, 2004.

3. Cochlear™ Nucleus® CI512 Cochlear Implant Technical Specifications. N33875F ISS1 AUG09.

4. Advanced Bionics Reliability Update. 2012

5. Advanced Bionics. (2012) ClearVoice Clinical Results White Paper.

*Pending regulatory approval in the United States.

**Not approved for pediatric use in the United States

† Check with your local AB representative for regulatory approvals in your region.

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Table of Contents

Patients Hear Their World ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4-5

AB Cochlear Implant System — Take advantage of the best technology ......................................................................... 6

The lifestyle™ Line — Flexible wearing options ............................................................................................................................... 7

HiRes 90K™ Advantage — The ultimate implant .....................................................................................................................8-9

HiFocus™ Mid-Scala Electrode — Optimal cochlear placement ....................................................................................... 10

Quality & Reliability — Industry leadership ................................................................................................................................... 11

Naída CI Q70 — The best of all worlds in one high-performance solution. ..........................................................12-13

Naída CI Q70 — 55% improvement in speech understanding in noise1................................................................14-15

Naída CI Q70 — 100% wireless connectivity ........................................................................................................................16-17

Naída CI Q70 — AccessLine™ accessories for the ultimate in wireless connectivity ........................................18-19

Naída CI Q70 — Binaural VoiceStream Technology™ for the best in bimodal and bilateral hearing .....20-21

Naída CI Q70 — 40% smaller than previous BTE sound processor ..........................................................................22-23

Neptune™ — Swim like a fish, hear like a dream .................................................................................................................24-25

Neptune — World’s only freestyle™ design .............................................................................................................................26-27

AutoSound™ — Set it and forget it ..............................................................................................................................................28-29

ClearVoice™ — Clinically proven to deliver superior hearing performance .................................................................. 30

HiRes Fidelity 120™ and HiRes™ Optima Sound Processing — Discover the dimensions of sound .............. 31

SoundWave™ 2.2 — Premier choice for patient programming ....................................................................................32-33

Support Tools — Maximise your patients’ hearing potential ..........................................................................................34-35

AB & Phonak — Innovating tomorrow’s hearing solutions .............................................................................................36-37

performance technologies combinedto improve the way your patients hear!

Patients Hear Their World 3

AB offers youradult patients•Moreinnovations for hearing in noise•Morefeatures for talking on the phone•Moretechnologies for enjoying music•Moreheadroom for future upgradeability•Morewireless connectivity options for consumer electronics access•Morewearing accessories for lifestyle flexibility•Moreways to interact with the world around them

AB provides yourpediatric patients•Moresound processing strategies designed to mimic the normal-hearing ear for optimal speech and language development •Moretechnologies to help develop music appreciation•Morediagnostic features to ensure optimal hearing in all environments•Moreupgradeability for the future•Morerobust design with Built Kid Tough™ durability •Moreflexibility with wearing options that suit all ages•MoreFM connectivity options for improved speech understanding

AB offers yourbimodal & bilateral patients•Moreear-to-ear technologies for enhanced bilateral hearing•Moreinnovations for hearing in stereo•Morewireless connectivity options for enjoying media with both ears•Moreupgradeability for the future•Moresetting options for adjustments anytime, anywhere•The only bimodal wireless connectivity in the industry!

Patients Hear Their World

The HiResolution™ Bionic Ear System from Advanced Bionics offers the

industry’s most sophisticated technology for your patients’ best hearing

outcomes. AB technology is designed to be as close to normal hearing as

possible, so recipients can live their life without limitations, participate more

fully in everyday activities, and integrate more easily with hearing peers.

Offering advanced Phonak features, the AB cochlear implant system provides

access to the combined technologies of the innovation leaders in cochlear

implants and hearing instruments—for the first time in history!

AB’s unique lifestyle™ line of sound processors, including Naída CI Q70*

(Naída CI) and Neptune™, has been designed to suit all ages, lifestyles, weather,

activities, and terrain. From a school classroom to an office environment to

a social setting, users of AB technology enjoy the confidence that comes

with hearing their world all-day long. Choosing AB gives recipients the ability

to use FM in the classroom, answer the phone at work, communicate in noisy

surroundings, and hear in the water.

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Rick Burgos, AB Recipient

Poppy Kellmeyer, AB Recipient

the world’s only swimmable freestyle™ processor

the industry’s only featherlite instyle™ processor

HiRes 90K™ ADVANTAGE implantthe most advanced implant technology

the lifestyle™ lineflexible wearing to suit your patients’

lives and their style

AB offers the industry’s most flexible wearing styles to meet

patients’ needs. With the introduction of Naída CI Q70* (Naída CI),

the market’s first featherlite instyle™ design has arrived. Slim

and trim, Naída CI sound processors are incredibly lightweight for

barely noticeable on or off-ear wearing while maintaining optimal

microphone placement. For those who prefer to never wear

anything on the ear, the Neptune™ processor features the only

freestyle™ design giving your patients the freedom to choose

their wearing style—in their hair, on their arm, under their collar,

in their pocket—without compromising performance.

Edward Freeman, AB Recipient

Carol de la Rosa, AB Recipient

AB cochlear implant system take advantage of the best technology

Advanced Bionics offers the most sophisticated technology and

the highest-resolution sound for hearing that more accurately

mimics a normal-hearing ear. AB gives your patients the incredible

opportunity to hear the details that make the world of sound

so rich—the voices of loved ones, the whisperings of nature,

the harmonies and melodies of music, and much more. Only

AB delivers industry-leading technology to help your patients hear

their best and live their lives to the fullest.


the advantage for surgeons • The only implant offering three different electrode placements with the unique HiFocus family: HiFocus™ Mid-Scala electrode†, HiFocus™ 1j lateral wall electrode, and HiFocus Helix™ perimodiolar electrode

• Easy-to-use, reloadable insertion tools

• Surgery-friendly implant design for less-intrusive implantation

• High reliability and durability

the advantage for your patients • Unmatched programming flexibility and nearly unlimited ways to deliver sound, including technologies not yet invented

• The only device with 16 independent current sources that facilitate simultaneous current steering to increase the number of distinct pitches heard

• Fully upgradeable for access to future innovations without the need for surgery

• Removable magnet for MRI compatibility (safe for scans at 0.3T & 1.5T with magnet removed)

• Built Kid Tough™ with the industry’s highest case impact resistance—able to withstand six joules2,3

• Reliable & durable: Mechanical improvements of the HiRes 90K implant that leads the industry with a 99.8% one-year cumulative survival rate (CSR)4

HiFocus™ Mid-Scala electrode

HiFocus™ 1j electrode

HiFocus Helix™ electrode

HiRes 90K™ Advantage the ultimate implant

The HiRes 90K Advantage implant features pioneering innovations

designed to deliver the ultimate hearing performance and

Built Kid Tough™ durability. Leading the industry, the Advantage

implant provides the world’s most advanced sound processing

circuitry and a variety of electrode options to suit individual patient

anatomy and surgical preference.


HiFocus™ Mid-Scala electrodeAtraumatic Insertion, Maximised Performance

AB’s all-new, unique HiFocus Mid-Scala array is the industry’s latest innovation in electrode design.

Developed through state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, the HiFocus Mid-Scala has been designed

to preserve residual hearing so that your patients can hear their best now and enjoy improved hearing

in the future as new technology is introduced.

The HiFocus Mid-Scala electrode has been developed for...

• Atraumatic insertion and residual hearing preservation

• Unique mid-scala placement for maximised performance

• Consistent insertion depth to ensure full-spectrum hearing

• Ultimate surgical flexibility and ease of use

quality & reliabilityindustry leadership

Advanced Bionics is committed to the continual development and

improvement of high-quality products that deliver the best possible

hearing performance in all listening environments. Trust, responsibility,

and transparency have remained the hallmarks of AB’s communications

with recipients and professionals over our 20-year history. AB’s reliability

reporting is another example of our steadfast dedication to providing the

industry with clear and accurate information.

“Advanced Bionics developed the first multichannel cochlear implant

that could simultaneously or non-simultaneously stimulate different

electrodes in the array…That was novel. And it’s still novel. And it’s why

cochlear implants today are still going to be led by Advanced Bionics.”

—Dr. Robert Schindler,

Professor & Chairman EmeritusUCSF Dept. of Otolaryngology


the best of all worlds in one high-performance solution

Phonak UltraZoom feature andBinaural VoiceStream Technology™

Unlimited Bluetooth wireless connectivity

Proven AB technology

Featherlite instyle™ design

small size big performance

40% smaller than AB’s previousbehind-the-ear processor

55% improvementin speech understanding in noise1

100% wireless connectivity to consumer electronics


The newest, most advanced behind-the-ear sound processor

in the world

55% improvement in speech understanding in noise1

advanced technology for superior hearing performancehearing in real-world scenarios

ClearVoice + UltraZoom improve hearing performance in noise

UltraZoomThis dual-microphone technology pioneered by Phonak is designed to focus on sound from a speaker located in front of the listener for improved speech understanding in noisy settings.

ClearVoice™

Clinically proven to help patients understand speech significantly better in noise, ClearVoice is designed to automatically separate the distracting noises from the speech signal.5

Study: Buechner et al. 20131

Sound Processing: AB ClearVoice + Phonak UltraZoomTest Condition: Oldenburger sentences in speech-shaped noiseImprovement in speech understanding: 6.1 dB ≈ 55%Conversion Factor: 1 dB ≈ 9%

best option for speech from the front

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100% wireless connectivity

to consumer electronics

leading wireless connectivitywireless streaming from Bluetooth devices, phones, and countless other popular consumer electronics by leading brands, including Apple, Samsung, and Nokia

Apple® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd.

Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation.



With Naída CI Q70*, AccessLine™ accessories integrate intelligently with industry-leading technologies for the ultimate in consumer electronics connectivity. From the ComPilot for streaming music, calls, and more wirelessly, to the TVLink for watching their favourite shows, the AccessLine™ is designed to help your patients hear speech better in noisy settings and enjoy unparalleled access to today’s popular media.

The ComPilot offers advanced features and functionality that link your patients seamlessly to Bluetooth products, mobile phones, computers, media players, TVs, navigation systems, FM, and countless other devices. Choosing AB keeps your patients connected to the media that entertains them, the music that moves them, and the people who love them.

Handsfree Complete Control Voice Alerts

The AccessLine™ The ultimate in wireless connectivity

Phonak ComPilotwireless streaming accessory

Phonak RemoteMic the wireless solution for noisy places

The lightweight RemoteMic takes the strain out of one-on-one conversations in noisy places by streaming speech directly to one or both ears.

Phonak TVLink the ideal TV experience

The Phonak TVLink accessory streams high-quality audio directly to sound processor(s) or a Phonak hearing aid while recipients enjoy their favourite shows and movies.

AB myPilot instant control and status information

This easy-to-use remote control offers status information and one-touch changes to programs, volume, and sensitivity settings.

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bimodal technologyfor streaming media simultaneously to an AB sound

processor and a Phonak hearing aid

Now music, FM, phone calls, TV shows, and endless other media

can be wirelessly streamed to both an AB sound processor and

a compatible Phonak hearing aid at the same time. Combining

patented technologies to deliver innovations that improve lives, AB

and Phonak are the clear market leaders in bimodal hearing.

With just one touch, Phonak Binaural VoiceStream Technology delivers volume adjustments, program changes, speech, and phone calls simultaneously

to both processors, providing in sync hearing for two ears. Advanced Bionics leverages 20 years of Phonak microphone innovations for advanced

sound-capturing capabilities.

stream to oneAB sound processor

stream to twoAB sound processors

stream to oneAB sound processor andstream to onePhonak hearing instrument

Binaural VoiceStream Technology™delivering better hearing in noisy settings

DuoPhone automatic streaming of phone calls to both earsWhen using a phone, this unique Phonakfeature automatically streams the caller’s voice directly to both implanted ears for hearing in stereo and easier phone conversations.

QuickSync one-touch control of two processorsIdeal for bilateral hearing, the QuickSync feature from Phonak allows for easy, instant, simultaneous adjustments to volume and program settings on both sound processors.

ZoomControl microphone technology for focused listeningThis Phonak technology provides the ability to focus on the speaker located on either side of the listener for improved hearing in places such as restaurants or the car.

Future Capabilityfor Phonak features



previous SP Naída CI hearing aid

small size big performanceWith a chic, featherlite design, Naída CI Q70* (Naída CI) features

fun, fashionable colours for hearing that is always instyle™.

than AB’s previous behind-the-ear sound processor... and as thin as the industry-leading power hearing aid!

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sleek and chicThe Naída CI colour collection delivers modern styling from

subtle hues that blend with hair and skin tones to chic shades

that make a fashion statement.


swim like a fish

hear like a dreamDiscover Neptune, the first and only swimmable sound processor in the world with the most

flexible wearing styles ever—only available from AB, the global leader in cochlear implant

technology. Whether your patients enjoy swimming in pools, lakes, and rivers; surfing the

waves on a warm day, or bonding with their child at bath time, Neptune delivers hearing

during these important activities.

Designed for the best hearing performance in and out of the water, Neptune is compatible

with the industry’s most advanced hearing technology, including AutoSound™, ClearVoice™**,

HiRes Fidelity 120™**, and HiRes™ Optima Sound Processing**.

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Debbie Quinn, AB Recipient

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world’s only freestyle™ design

wear it your way everyday!

Developed for all ages and lifestyles, the fashionable Neptune processor features the industry’s first

freestyle design, allowing your patients to hear their world with the comfort of nothing on the ear.

Only Neptune gives your patients the freedom to choose their wearing style—in their hair, on their arm, under

their collar, in their pocket—while maintaining optimal microphone placement. Whether they want to show

it off or tuck it away discreetly, the freestyle design lets your patients wear it just how they like it.

freestyle Design• Chicdesigninspiredbypopularconsumerelectronics•Widerangeofmoderncoloursformixingandmatching• Twoheadpiecechoices:AquaMicandUniversalHeadpiece

Easy Useability• Tactile controls• IntelliLink™safety feature to prevent bilateral mismatches• Visualandacousticindications• Easy connectivity to FM and audio devices

Neptune Connect Controls• Removableforwaterproof, childproof use• Instant access to FM and audio devices

Accessories• T-Comm™accessoryforthenaturalplacementofthe patented T-Mic™, easy connectivity, and a built-in T-Coil• Clip,pouch,lanyard,headband,swimcap,armband

Rechargeable & Disposable Batteries• PoweredbyoneAAAbattery•Cost-effective rechargeable batteries•Convenient disposable batteries

Built Kid Tough™ Durability• Allweather,allsports,allterrain,allages,alllifestyles

strength in performance & design


Advanced Bionics stands apart with our unwavering commitment to

developing top technology for superior hearing performance. When

our recipients hear their best, they often succeed in mainstream schools

alongside normal-hearing peers, achieve important career goals, and

build meaningful relationships with loved ones.

advanced technology for

superior hearing performance

industry leadership in sound processing technologyfor the best hearing outcomes


As your patients engage in activities throughout the day, there

is a rapid transition of sound from one moment to the next.

AutoSound adapts automatically to surroundings just like a

normal-hearing ear. From quiet to loud environments, AutoSound

captures the widest IDR (Input Dynamic Range) of any cochlear

implant system so that your patients hear more of their world

with less effort.

With AutoSound, there is no need to change the settings or controls

on the sound processor. From airports to offices, parties to playgrounds,

AutoSound is designed to optimise hearing for every listening setting.

AutoSound™

Set it and forget it!

hear effortlessly!AutoSound adapts automatically to surroundings

competitor

competitor


Advanced Bionics offers ClearVoice**, the industry’s first and only

sound processing innovation that enhances speech understanding

in noise. ClearVoice is also the industry’s only sound processing

technology that has been clinically proven to deliver superior

hearing performance in noise.5 Only available from AB, ClearVoice

has been designed to automatically analyse and adapt to each

listening situation that patients encounter throughout the day,

separating the distracting noises from what they want to hear

most—speech.

This sophisticated technology provides recipients with the unique

opportunity to converse more effortlessly in noisy settings, understand

their favourite song lyrics, and enjoy the world around them—without

ever needing to change a program or make an adjustment to the

sound processor.

ClearVoice™

Clinically proven to help your patients hear speech significantly better in noise

HiRes Fidelity 120™ and HiRes™ Optima Sound Processing

Discover the dimensions of sound

introducing HiRes Optima**

for optimised battery life with the same great performanceas HiRes Fidelity 120!

In order to help your patients hear their best, Advanced Bionics

continually innovates sound processing technology designed to provide

hearing that is as close to normal hearing as possible; AB’s HiRes Fidelity

120** is designed to do just that for recipients.

As the industry’s only sound strategy that uses 120 spectral bands to deliver

five times more sound resolution than any other cochlear implant system,

HiRes Fidelity 120 has been developed to reveal all the dimensions of

sound, from the rich layers of music to the subtle nuances of tone during

a conversation.


the industry’s streamlined solution for

fast, efficient fittingsSoundWave 2.2 delivers all the efficiencies hearing health professionals have come to expect from AB’s signature

fitting software. Introducing Naída CI Q70* and CPI-3 compatibility, this new version also brings the convenience of

remote fitting for improved patient care. AB continues to provide advancements in programming to ensure

streamlined fitting sessions for professionals and the opportunity to deliver the best hearing outcomes

for recipients.

Excellence in Patient Programming • Instant access to multiple tools for quickly creating programs to best utilise AB’s advanced sound processing technologies, including HiRes Fidelity 120™**, HiRes™ Optima Sound Processing**, and ClearVoice™**

• Rapid programming of Phonak features, including UltraZoom and DuoPhone, as well as AB myPilot and ComPilot accessories

• Convenient battery life estimation to determine the best power option for individual hearing needs

• Flex NRI–easier and faster to measure multiple NRI series for convenience and saving time in the clinic and OR

• Remote fitting to program patients at a distance†

• Wearing options provide flexibility during programming

•Multitasking feature allows functions to run simultaneously

SOUNDWAVE™ 2.2 and the NEW CPI-3

NEW! CPI-3 Programming Device the next step forward in bilateral fittingTogether with the new CPI-3, the SoundWave 2 Series delivers industry-leading efficiencies for programming

bilateral patients.

• Ability to connect two processors to one interface for a quicker, more streamlined setup

• Complete access to all the controls needed for bilateral fitting

• Independent adjustment of one channel at a time or global adjustment of both ears simultaneously

• Easy real-time fitting changes to both programs without needing to turn stimulation off and on


Contact a local Advanced Bionics representative for

additional information about support tools for your patients.

AdvancedBionics.com

support toolsmaximise your patients’ hearing potential

As part of our commitment to putting patients first, AB offers a host of resources and interactive tools

designed to maximise your patients’ hearing potential.

Musical Atmospheres™ ProgramThis online interactive program is designed to help cochlear implant recipients explore the wonderful world of

music. Three hours of recorded musical examples, each containing increasing levels of complexity in musical

appreciation, help to establish a firm foundation for musical memory.

The Listening Room™ WebsiteThe Listening Room is a one-of-a-kind website that gives patients a foundation of free practise activities to

improve listening skills so that communicating with others is a successful experience.

Tools for Schools™ ProgramThe Tools for Schools program helps assure that a student’s cochlear implant system is functioning properly

at school. A variety of valuable resources are available, including product information and troubleshooting,

education management, listening materials, and assessment tools.


the cochlear implant technology

innovation leader

Advanced Bionics is a global leader in developing the most advanced cochlear

implant systems in the world. A subsidiary of the Sonova Group and working with

Phonak since 2009, AB develops cutting-edge cochlear implant technology that

restores hearing to those with severe-to-profound hearing loss. AB supports recipients

and clinicians through the latest scientific research, technology innovations,

important educational and rehabilitation resources, dedicated customer service,

and caring community support.

At Advanced Bionics, our mission is to improve lives by developing technology

innovations that help recipients hear their best, enjoy their life, and achieve their

dreams. Our commitment to putting patients first and providing the best possible

hearing experience remains at the forefront of all that we do.

AB & Phonak innovating tomorrow’s hearing solutions

In 2009, the hearing healthcare industry changed forever. Advanced Bionics began working with Phonak, bringing together

the most advanced cochlear implant and hearing instrument technologies into one family. With this perfect marriage,

a new horizon of hearing solutions has opened up that will improve the way people hear. Together, AB and Phonak are relied on by

millions each day for the best possible hearing experience.

Together, we deliver:• More than 75 years of innovations in hearing technology

• A full spectrum of hearing solutions for every level of hearing loss

• Proven technologies for improved hearing in noise

• The number-one choice worldwide in paediatric hearing instruments

• Industry-leading wireless communication systems that help recipients understand speech in noisy situations

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