User's Manual
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As your hearing loss progresses, a hearing aid may no
longer be the right solution for you. If you struggle to
understand speech or talk on the phone, it may be
time to consider an Advanced Bionics (AB) cochlear
implant for the next step in your journey to hearing.
With today’s advancements in hearing technology, an
increasing number of people with signicant hearing
loss are enjoying restored hearing with cochlear
implants. This advanced hearing solution is designed
to help you regain the sounds and joys of life you
may be missing because of your hearing loss.
A cochlear implant system consists of two main
components. The external component is a sound
processor that is worn on the outer ear like a hearing
aid or discreetly on the body. The internal component
is the implant, which delivers sound to the hearing
nerve. Unlike hearing aids, cochlear implants bypass
the damaged part of an ear and send electrical signals
directly to the brain via the auditory nerve. Hearing
with cochlear implants can help you hear the sounds
13. A solution beyond your
hearing aid