January 6, 2012
WATERPROOF NEPTUNE SOUND PROCESSOR
FROM ADVANCED BIONICS RECEIVES TÜV APPROVAL
-- Neptune, the world’s first and only swimmable sound processor for cochlear
implant recipients, is now approved worldwide --
VALENCIA, Calif., January 6, 2012 – Advanced Bionics (AB), the global leader in cochlear
implant technology, announced today that it received approval in Europe for Neptune™, the
world’s first and only swimmable, waterproof sound processor. On December 1, AB announced
FDA approval for the distribution of Neptune sound processors in the United States and
Canada. The addition of TÜV approval for Europe allows AB to distribute Neptune worldwide.
Fully intended for swimming and bathing, Neptune is designed to help cochlear implant
recipients hear both in and out of the water. Recipients using other products on the market must
remove their processor when they swim or bathe, which means they miss out on important
safety instructions and opportunities for language development because they are not hearing
during those times. Developed for all weather, terrain, ages and lifestyles, Neptune allows
recipients to enjoy an abundance of water and sports activities thanks to its durable, waterproof
design. Parents of pediatric recipients will appreciate the bonding and learning that comes with
hearing during bath time, as well as the safety of hearing in the pool.
Designed after the chic styling of popular consumer electronics, the lightweight Neptune
processor also features the industry’s first freestyle™ design, allowing recipients to hear the
world of sound with the comfort and beauty of nothing on the ear. As a testament to the polished
styling, the Industrial Designers Society of America recently honored Neptune with a Silver
Shaggie award in recognition of excellence in product design. Neptune’s freestyle wearing
category is new for the cochlear implant industry, giving recipients the ability to choose their
wearing style. With the variety of convenient accessories, recipients can wear the Neptune
processor anywhere and way they choose, such as in the hair, on an arm, under a collar, in a
pocket—a high level of flexibility not available in the market until now. Neptune also comes in a
wide range of fashion-forward colors for matching it to wardrobes or showing it off. And for those
who prefer a more discreet look, it can also be easily tucked away. Parents will appreciate the
many features included to ensure that Neptune is the perfect choice for small children, including
removable controls that make it tamper-proof so that children can always hear their best.
Advanced Bionics was able to develop these industry firsts without compromising hearing
performance. Neptune is fully compatible with the most advanced hearing technology, including
ClearVoice™, HiRes Fidelity 120™ and AutoSound™, which are only available from AB.* These
sophisticated sound processing strategies are designed to deliver the best hearing performance
in real-world environments where recipients would otherwise struggle, such as busy offices,
loud playgrounds, music recitals and crowded restaurants.
Neptune garnered an enthusiastic response from the cochlear implant professional
community when it was announced at this year’s European Symposium on Pediatric Cochlear
Implantation (ESPCI) in Athens, Greece and the 13th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in
Children that took place in Chicago, IL, USA.
For more information about Neptune, contact a local Advanced Bionics representative or
visit www.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, stateof-
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
www.advancedbionics.com.
*ClearVoice is pending regulatory approval in the United States. HiRes Fidelity 120 is not approved for pediatric use
in the United States.
Media Contact:
Cheryl Garma
Advanced Bionics, LLC
661.362.1400
MediaInquiries@AdvancedBionics.com
December 2011
If you're one of the 200,000 deaf people who've received cochlear implants, then here's an upgrade worth considering:
the Neptune from Advanced Bionics claims to be "the world's first and only swimmable, waterproof sound processor," and it's just received certification for the US and Canada.
Read on for more details in the full press release and soon you could be bantering while you bathe.
Neptune, the world's first and only swimmable sound processor for cochlear implant recipients, is now approved in US and Canada
VALENCIA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Bionics (AB), the global leader in cochlear implant technology, announced today that it received approval in the United States and Canada for Neptune™*, the world's first and only swimmable, waterproof sound processor.
Intended for swimming and bathing, Neptune is designed to help cochlear implant recipients hear in and out of the water. Recipients using other products on the market remove their processor when they swim or bathe, which means they miss out on important safety instructions and opportunities for language development because they are not hearing during those times.
Developed for all weather, terrain, ages and lifestyles, Neptune allows recipients to enjoy an abundance of water and sports activities thanks to its durable, waterproof design. Parents of pediatric recipients will appreciate the bonding and learning that comes with hearing during bath time, as well as the safety of hearing in the pool.
Designed after the chic styling of popular consumer electronics, the lightweight Neptune processor also features the industry's first freestyle™ design, allowing recipients to hear the world of sound with the comfort and beauty of nothing on the ear. Neptune's freestyle design is a new wearing category for the cochlear implant industry, giving recipients the ability to choose their wearing style. With the variety of convenient accessories, recipients can wear the Neptune processor anywhere and way they choose, such as in the hair, on an arm, under a collar, in a pocket-a high level of flexibility not available in the market until now. Neptune also comes in a wide range of fashion-forward colors for matching it to wardrobes or showing it off.
And for those who prefer a more discreet look, it can also be easily tucked away. Parents will appreciate the many features included to ensure that Neptune is the perfect choice for small children, including removable controls that make it tamper-proof so that children can always hear their best.
Advanced Bionics was able to develop these industry firsts without compromising hearing performance. Neptune is fully compatible with the most advanced hearing technology, including ClearVoice™, HiRes Fidelity 120™ and AutoSound™, which are only available from AB.* These sophisticated sound processing strategies are designed to deliver the best hearing performance in real-world environments where recipients would otherwise struggle, such as busy offices, loud playgrounds, music recitals and crowded restaurants.
Neptune garnered an enthusiastic response from the cochlear implant professional community when it was announced at this year's European Symposium on Pediatric Cochlear Implantation (ESPCI) in Athens, Greece and the 13th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children that took place in Chicago, IL, USA.
For more information about Neptune, contact a local Advanced Bionics representative or visit www.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 www.advancedbionics.com.
*Neptune is pending regulatory approval in markets outside of the United States and Canada. ClearVoice is pending regulatory approval in the United States. HiRes Fidelity 120 is not approved for pediatric use in the United States.
January 2011
THSG’s New Outlet at Toa Payoh
Good news for you who live at north side of Singapore, The Hearing Solution Group
Hearing Centre now within your reach. You can drop by to THSG new outlet and check
your hearing health while you’re shopping. THSG had opened a new outlet at Toa Payoh Central
since January 2011. The new outlet opens from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm. We provide wide range of services,
ranging from Pure Tone Audiometry, Tympanometry, Real Ear Measurement, hearing instrument analyzer,
hearing instrument selection and fitting. Come and visit us at Blk 177 Toa Payoh Central #01-136 Singapore 310177 or
you can call us at: 6337 0090 for more information.
November 2010
THSG’s New Outlet at Eastpoint Mall
Good news for you who live at east side of Singapore, The Hearing Solution Group Hearing Center now within your reach. You can drop by to THSG new outlet and check your hearing health while you’re shopping. THSG had opened a new outlet at Eastpoint Mall since October 2010. The new outlet that located on the 3rd level opens from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm. We provide wide range of services, ranging from Pure Tone Audiometry, Tympanometry, Real Ear Measurement, hearing instrument analyzer, hearing instrument selection, fitting , and treatment plan. Come and visit us at Simei St 6 Eastpoint Mall #03-08A Singapore 528833 or you can call us at: 6337 0090 for more informations.
June 2007
ADVANCED BIONICS AND THE HEARING SOLUTION GROUP JOIN IN SOUND ALLIANCE
Partnership Raises Standard of Cochlear Implant Support, Service in Southeast Asia
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