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Advanced Bionics Announces TÜV Approval of Naída CI Q90 EAS
Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in cochlear implant technology
and a company of the Sonova Group, announced today that the new Naída CI
Q90 EAS received TÜV approval for distribution in Europe. With the
arrival of this new product, now more than ever, cochlear implant
recipients have access to the combined technologies of AB and Phonak,
the innovation leaders in cochlear implants and hearing instruments.
The new Naída CI Q90 EAS has been developed for those who can benefit
from hearing aid amplification of their natural hearing in combination
with electrical stimulation through a cochlear implant. Available for
the first time, the system's technology delivers in one device the
processing power of AB's proven cochlear implant innovations together
with Phonak's
world-renowned expertise in amplification for more natural sound and
a better hearing experience.
The Naída name has always represented the best hearing solutions for
people with significant hearing loss. It also stands for AB and Phonak
innovations combining together to create the most advanced technology.
The new Naída CI Q90 EAS takes this one step further by delivering
simultaneous electrical and acoustical stimulation for cochlear implant
recipients with residual hearing in the lower frequencies.
"AB and Phonak are both part of the Sonova Group. This gives recipients
access to Phonak technologies used by millions of people across the
world," said Hansjuerg Emch, President of Advanced Bionics and Group
Vice President of the Sonova Medical Division where AB resides. "We are
the only cochlear implant company that can innovate alongside Phonak,
bringing the industry's brightest minds together. The new Naída CI Q90
EAS is a true collaboration of what we both do best-develop unique
solutions that deliver an unmatched hearing experience."
The Naída CI Q90 EAS offers a truly integrated electro acostic hearing
solution in addition to many of the popular features delivered with the
Naída CI platform:
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Powerful acoustic Phonak receiver attaches directly to the Naída CI
Q90 sound processor
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Available for use with the industry's largest selection of wireless
connectivity accessories for phone calls and media streaming from
devices by Apple (News - Alert)®, Samsung®, Nokia® and other leading brands
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Compatible with AB ClearVoice™*
and Phonak UltraZoom
speech enhancement technologies for improved understanding in noise
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Fast, easy programming within AB's signature SoundWave™ fitting
software
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New AB-Phonak fitting feature designed to align sound from a hearing
instrument and a cochlear implant
"We're very excited about this new hearing innovation that delivers a
combined solution from AB and Phonak in one device," said Mark Downing,
Director of Product Management and Surgical Support at Advanced Bionics.
"Recipients who can benefit from hearing with a hearing aid and a
cochlear implant in the same ear can now enjoy these advanced
technologies working together from the leading innovators in both
categories."
Product availability will be limited and will vary by region. Contact
your AB representative to learn more about availability in your area.
For more information about the Naída CI Q90 EAS or Advanced Bionics,
contact a local AB representative or visit AdvancedBionics.com.
About Advanced Bionics
Advanced Bionics is a global leader in developing the most advanced
cochlear implant systems in the world. Founded in 1993 and a subsidiary
of the Sonova Group since 2009, AB develops cutting-edge cochlear
implant technology that allows recipients to hear their best.
AB offers the most sophisticated cochlear implant system on the market,
the HiResolution™ Bionic Ear System, with five times more
sound resolution than its competitors, designed to help recipients hear
in noisy settings and enjoy the full dimensions of music.
With sales in over 50 countries and a proven track record for developing
high-performing, state-of-the-art products, AB's talented group of
technologists and professionals from all over the world are driven to
succeed, work with integrity and stay firmly committed to quality.
To learn more about AB and its innovative cochlear implant technology,
please visit AdvancedBionics.com.
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*Not approved for pediatric use in the United States.
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