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Wearing Options as Flexible as Your Lifestyle

Providing solutions for all ages and lifestyles, AB offers you or your child three distinct processor wearing options: all-on-the-ear, some-on-the-ear, or nothing-on-the-ear. Each option is designed to help you get the most in comfort, performance, and convenience from your cochlear implant system. With several options available, you can choose a style to fit your life or adapt the processor option to suit your child’s growing needs.

All-on-the-Ear Wearing Option

Also referred to as behind-the-ear (BTE), this sleek, comfortable wearing option positions the sound processor, power option, and any earhooks, such as the T-MicTM, over and behind the ear so the ear supports their weight. This option is a great choice for those who want a lightweight, out-of-the-way system with minimal cables. It is designed to allow recipients to easily place the processor on their ear and virtually forget about it as they partake in their daily activities.

Applicable AB Processors:

Some-on-the-Ear Wearing Option

The some-on-the-ear option is ideal for those with smaller ears and those who have active lifestyles. The sound processor and any earhook accessories are worn on the ear, but the power option is worn clipped to the user’s clothing, reducing the weight supported on the ear. A bilateral-ready option is also available and capable of powering two HarmonyTM or AuriaTM processors from a single battery, providing added comfort and convenience for those enjoying the world of sound in stereo.

Applicable AB Systems:

  • Harmony with PowerCelTM Adapter
  • Auria with PowerCel Adapter or Auria PowerPak

Nothing-on-the-Ear Wearing Option

This off-the-ear option is a discreet yet durable choice that keeps everything off the ear. It’s an excellent solution for younger children with small ears, those who want greater comfort, or anyone who prefers to minimize the amount of attention drawn to their sound processor. Enjoy high-performance sound while enjoying a low-profile look. For parents of recipients, this solution provides peace of mind as the processor is attached to the body and less likely to be lost.

Applicable AB Processors:

Customize Your Cochlear Implant System

Choose from a variety of accessories to customize your system so you can enjoy all the world of sound has to offer...your way.

From power options that provide long battery life, to earhook options that offer connectivity to cell phones, FM systems, music players, and other consumer audio devices, to thousands of stylish design options that allow you to truly express yourself - AB is the only company that offers such a wide range of options to better suit your needs.

AB Customization Options

Tailor your Advanced Bionics cochlear implant system to best meet your needs with these options and accessories:

  • Power Options, including rechargeable PowerCel Slim, PowerCel Plus, and PSP lithium-ion batteries
  • Earhook Options, including T-Mic, iConnect, and Direct Connect
  • Design Options, including Skinit, accent colors and patterns, and blending colors

Wearing Option Compatibility

All-on-the-Ear and Some-on-the-Ear wearing options are compatible with AB’s Harmony and Auria sound processors.

The None-on-the-Ear option is compatible with AB’s PSP, Auria processor, and Harmony processor (with Kinder Clip).

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