A Sonova brand. Are Your Cochlear Implant and Hearing Aid Made for Each Other?

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1 A Sonova brand Are Your Cochlear Implant and Hearing Aid Made for Each Other?

2 Hearing Aid Cochlear Implant Soft Loud vowel sounds consonant sounds Low Pitch High Pitch 2

3 Hear the Sounds of Life Hearing aids are designed to provide a full range of sounds. Sometimes that is just not enough to hear all the sounds of life. In that case, it may be time to consider adding a cochlear implant. A cochlear implant is designed to provide you with a full range of low to high frequency sounds to give you greater clarity and make even the softest sounds audible. When you add a cochlear implant to your hearing aid, the combination can provide the rich sound you want and the speech understanding you need. 3

4 + = Drums and Cello + Flute and Violin = A Symphony Low Frequency High Frequency + = Husband s Voice + Children s Voices = A Family Low Frequency High Frequency 4

5 Enjoy More with Advanced Bionics and Phonak Many of our experiences are enriched by the sounds that bring them to life. With the combination of the AB Naída CI sound processor and Phonak Naída Link * hearing aid, you will be able to not only hear more but enjoy more. A night at the symphony Family gatherings Your favorite song A walk in the woods Naída CI Sound Processor Naída Link Hearing Aid *The Phonak Naída Link hearing aid is not yet available in all regions. Please contact your Sales Representative for approval status in your region. 5

6 Naída CI Sound Processor Naída Link * Hearing Aid 6

7 Made for Each Other The Naída Bimodal Hearing Solution The new Naída bimodal hearing solution from Advanced Bionics (AB) and Phonak provides the first hearing aid specifically designed to work with a cochlear implant system. It features the AB Naída CI sound processor and Phonak Naída Link hearing aid. Because they use the same platform, the Naída devices are able to communicate with each other, an advantage no other hearing aid and cochlear implant combination can offer. This unique ability makes it: Easy to Hear Easy to Use Easy to Communicate Easy to Connect As a result, you can hear your best, even in the most challenging listening environments. *Compatible with Naída CI Q70 and Q90 sound processors 7

8 8 Frances Gallimore, AB recipient

9 Easy to Hear The most natural way to combine a hearing aid and cochlear implant The Phonak Naída Link is the only hearing aid designed to treat sound in the same way as a cochlear implant. This makes it easier to hear with them together. Studies show that this gives you a proven advantage for hearing in noise and greater listening comfort compared to using a cochlear implant and any other hearing aid. 1,2 In addition to matched sound processing technology, the two Naída devices provide matched volume behaviour and program alerts. The devices are also available in several matching colours. ALPINE WHITE SILVER GRAY SAND BEIGE CHESTNUT VELVET BLACK PETROL RUBY RED 9

10 10 Amanda Glasspell and Jessica Parehk, AB recipients

11 Easy to Use Shared automated features for improved sound quality and understanding in noise The Naída bimodal hearing solution helps you hear with greater ease and more comfort wherever you go. That s because both the Naída CI processor and Phonak Naída Link hearing aid use the same advanced automatic technology * to react and adjust in the same way and at the same time to changing situations. more comfortable listening in wind softens sharp sounds better understanding in noise Convenience and control Even with advanced automatic features, there will be times you d like to make adjustments yourself. Because of their unique ability to communicate with each other, you can adjust volume or program settings on both Naída devices at the same time 3 by just touching the controls of either one. * * Requires programming with next-generation SoundWave fitting software. Check with your local AB representative for regulatory approval and availability in your region. 11

12 12 Jessica Parehk, AB recipient

13 Easy to Communicate Hear important sounds in both ears Your Naída devices are able to share sound signals with each other. * This means that when one ear has a clear listening advantage, you can instantly send that better sound to the other device, so you hear the clearer sound in both ears. At the same time, distracting noises are reduced, allowing you to hear your best in challenging situations without the use of any additional accessories. Studies show that chatting on the phone, in the car, in crowded restaurants, or anywhere with distracting noises, is better and easier than ever with the Naída bimodal hearing solution. 2 Naída devices share the best signal in both ears through ear-to-ear wireless communication * Requires programming with next-generation SoundWave fitting software. Check with your local AB representative for regulatory approval and availability in your region. 13

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15 Easy to Connect Crystal clear wireless streaming Boost your speech understanding in noise and over distance, 4,5,6 with the integrated Roger system which transmits high-quality audio to both Naída devices at the same time. You can also choose from a wide selection of Phonak wireless accessories that stream audio directly to both devices for effortless hearing. Roger Receiver Roger Pen 15

16 ,, I have noticed some differences when I play with the Naída Link. I don t hear distortion on the low frequencies and I hear better the high frequencies,, Photograph courtesy of Professor H. Skarzynski. 16 Davide Santacolomba, AB recipient

17 All in One The Naída CI Q90 sound processor with Phonak inside Advanced Bionics also offers an all-in-one cochlear implant and hearing aid solution. You may want to take advantage of this option if you continue to have hearing in your implanted ear. 7 With the Naída CI Q90 sound processor and its built-in Electric Acoustic Stimulation (EAS)* capability, you get the best of both worlds. This integrated hearing solution places the Phonak hearing aid technology within the Naída CI sound processor. This allows you to enjoy the fuller, richer sound quality of a hearing aid in your implanted ear. When the Naída CI Q90 sound processor with EAS is combined with the Phonak Naída Link hearing aid in your opposite ear, you can experience the benefits of two powerful Phonak hearing aids, even after implantation, bringing more sounds to life. Naída CI Q90 Sound Processor with EAS Naída Link Hearing Aid * The Naida CI Q90 Electric Acoustic Stimulation (EAS) capability is not yet available in all regions. Please contact your AB Representative for approval status in your region. 17

18 18 Peter Veldhuis, AB recipient

19 References: 1. Veugen LC, Chalupper J, Snik AF, van Opstal AJ, Mens LH. (2016) Matching automatic gain control across devices in bimodal cochlear implant users. Ear and Hearing 37(3): Büchner A. Clinical Benefits of the Naida Bimodal Solution. Presentation at 14th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Technologies, May 2016, Toronto, Canada. 3. Devocht EMJ, Janssen AML, Chalupper J, Stokroos RJ, George ELJ. (2016) Monaural Beamforming in Bimodal Cochlear Implant Users: Effect of (A)symmetric Directivity and Noise Type. PLOS ONE 11(8): e Wolfe J, Morais M, Shafer E, Mills E, Mülder H, Goldbeck F, Marquis F, John A, Hudson M, Peters B, Lianos L. (2013) Evaluation of speech recognition in cochlear implant recipients using a personal digital adaptive radio frequency system. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology 24: Wolfe J, Morais M, Shafer E, Agrawal S, Koch D. (2015) Evaluation of speech recognition in cochlear implant recipients using adaptive, digital remote microphone technology and a speech enhancement sound processing algorithm. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology 26: De Ceulaer G, Bestel J, Mülder H, Goldbeck F, Janssens de Varebeke S.P, Govaerts P.J. (2015) Speech understanding in noise with the Roger Pen, Naida CI Q70 processor, and integrated Roger 17 receiver in a multi-talker network. European Archives of Oto-Rhino- Laryngology 273:5: Hunter JB, Gifford RH, Wanna GB, Labadie RF, Bennett ML, Haynes DS, Rivas A; Otology and Neurotology 2016; 37(3):

20 The Power of Two Working Together as One The innovation DNA of AB and Phonak have combined to deliver performance technologies that will change the way you hear. This unique collaboration provides advantages for hearing your best as you explore life s rich soundscape. For more infomation, visit AdvancedBionics.com. Advanced Bionics AG Laubisrütistrasse 28, 8712 Stäfa, Switzerland T: F: info.switzerland@advancedbionics.com AB A Sonova brand Advanced Bionics LLC Westinghouse Place Valencia, CA 91355, United States T: T: F: info.us@advancedbionics.com For information on additional AB locations, please visit AdvancedBionics.com/contact 028-M RevB 2016 Advanced Bionics AG and affiliates. All rights reserved.