HiRes™ Ultra 3D Cochlear Implant
Internal Technology: Innovation where it matters
AB’s internal implant is designed for your patients to live a life without limitations.
Current steering
16 individual current sources allow for precise pitch perception and speech understanding¹.
MRI-compatible
No need for surgical removal during scans.
Upgradeability
The HiRes Ultra 3D is designed for ultimate flexibility to be ready for the future. There have been 4 generations of sound processor upgrades since 2001 without the need for additional surgery.
This means your patients benefit from today’s innovations—and tomorrow’s.
Current Steering for Music
AB’s implant features 16 independent current sources, enabling precise control over how stimulation is delivered. This innovation—known as current steering—allows us to shape stimulation across electrodes, enhancing pitch perception and speech clarity1.
Current steering also powers SPAN, a programming capability that maintains pitch perception even when an electrode is disabled, ensuring flexible and effective mapping.
Worry-Free MRI
Advanced Bionics’ HiRes Ultra 3D cochlear implant is engineered for simplicity and peace of mind during MRI procedures. Unlike other systems, it requires no special head positioning or compression wraps—giving your patients one less thing to worry about2.
We rigorously test our internal devices beyond industry standards, including up to 200 MRI3 exposures with no impact on performance. That’s the kind of reliability your patients can trust—today and for years to come.
Internal Upgradeability
At AB, we design implants to support lifelong hearing success. Since 2001, our internal devices have been built for upgradeability—allowing recipients to access new innovations like ClearVoice, current steering, and HiRes Optima through software updates to their external processors, all performed in your clinic. At AB we don’t just promise innovation, we have proven we are focused on innovation for your patients.
Sound Coding Innovations from AB
CIS
Continuous Interleaved Sampling Strategy
HiResolution
High-rate temporal fine-structure coding
HiRes F120
Spectral resolution through Current Steering
ClearVoice
Improves speech understanding in noise
HiRes Optima
Improve power- efficiency with Current Steering
SoftVoice
Improves perception of soft sounds and speech
Marvel CI Sound Processors
Powerful Performance, Seamless Integration
Developed in partnership with Phonak, the Marvel CI system brings together Advanced Bionics’ cochlear implant innovation with the proven Marvel hearing aid platform—delivering rich, clear sound in any environment and seamless connectivity for modern lifestyles.
At the heart of the system are the Naída CI M and Sky CI M sound processors, engineered for real-world listening. Powered by the AI of AutoSense OS™ 3.0, it automatically adapts to changing soundscapes—whether your patient is in a quiet office or a noisy restaurant—ensuring optimal hearing every moment of the day.
Key benefits include:
Industry-leading noise processing for clarity and comfort
Direct Bluetooth® streaming from smartphones, TVs, and more
Integrated two-ear solutions
Lightweight, durable design for active lifestyles
Customizable features for work, travel, and everyday use
With over 30 years of innovation, Advanced Bionics continues to lead in cochlear implant performance—helping your patients stay connected wherever life takes them.
AutoSense OS 3.0
This smart operating system analyzes the soundscape and adjusts settings in real time, giving patients effortless hearing across diverse situations. AB is the only CI company able to offer this proven noise processing to your patients.
Additional Automatic Programs
Speech in loud noise
Speech in car
Music
Calm situation
Comfort in noise
Speech in noise
Comfort in echo
AutoSense OS is designed to draw upon multiple features, to blend sound classes to create over 200 distinct settings based on the specific listening environment*.
Two-Ear Solutions
Our partnership with Phonak allows for the integration of two ears, whether that is two cochlear implants or one cochlear implant and a Phonak device on the other ear. This innovation impacts every aspect of listening. We are not looking to just improve streaming; we are changing the way they hear everywhere.
You know the benefit that 4 microphones working together provides your patients. Why wouldn’t that be carried through for CI recipients?
We are the only company with a synchronized system that delivers:
Improved speech understanding in noise
Binaural microphone technology helps patients hear clearly—even in challenging environments
Balanced hearing across ears
Smarter listening decisions
Better Hearing in Noise
Linked Two-Ear Hearing
Leveraging proprietary, wireless, bi-directional signal transmission
Binaural VoiceStream Technology™ Features (BVST)
StereoZoom
Designed to focus on one person in a noisy situation with less listening effort e.g. in a restaurant5.
DuoPhone
Simultaneously stream phone calls to both devices without additional accessories6.
ZoomControl
Designed to focus on speech coming from the left, right, front or back of the listener e.g. in a car7.
DirectTouch
Allows recipients to select the desired direction for DuoPhone and or Zoom Control by changing the program with the program button on the side to which they want to focus
QuickSync
Instantaneously changes programs and volume on both devices with one touch
Accessories
Marvel CI is designed for busy lives. Whether your patients are working, socializing, or exercising, AB’s accessories help them hear their best in every situation. We have a full range of accessories, but we are the only company with integrated Roger receivers.
These accessories empower patients to stay connected and confident—wherever life takes them.
Roger™ microphones
Enhance speech understanding in noise and over distance
Digital Tools
Expand Your Practice with Smart Tools
Advanced Bionics offers digital solutions that support both professionals and patients.
Remote Programming
Provide billable programming sessions via telehealth—ideal for patients with limited mobility or travel constraints.
AB ListenFit
Patients can track their hearing progress and share feedback with you, enhancing engagement and outcomes.
Smartphone Compatibility
With 85% of U.S. adults and 61% of seniors owning smartphones, remote care is more accessible than ever.
These tools help you deliver personalized care—anytime, anywhere.
Remote Programming
Easier Access For Everyone
A working parent who needs to find time to bring their kids into the CI clinic.
A teenager involved in activities and their social life.
A busy professional who can’t easily leave work for appointments.
A person living in a rural location who has to drive long distances for their appointments.
AB ListenFit
AB ListenFit is designed to empower your patients within their own hearing healthcare. Performing self-assessments and keeping a record of sounds they are hearing during their CI journey.
Rehabilitation Resources
Support Beyond the Implant
Getting the technology is just the beginning. AB’s HearingSuccess platform offers digital rehabilitation tools that help patients improve speech understanding and listening skills at their own pace.
Interactive exercises for cochlear implant and hearing aid users
Accessible from home—no appointments needed
Designed to boost confidence and long-term success
Explore the full suite of resources at HearingSuccess.
Why Partner with Advanced Bionics?
Choosing AB means choosing a partner committed to your patients’ success. From powerful technology to ongoing support, we’re here to help you deliver life-changing outcomes.
- Proven innovation backed by 30+ years of expertise
- Seamless integration with Phonak hearing aids and accessories
- Tools and training for professionals at every level
Let’s work together to help your patients hear their best—today and into the future.
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Koch D. B., Downing M., Osberger M. J., and Litvak L. (2007). “Using current steering to increase spectral resolution in CII and HiRes 90K users,” Ear Hear. 28(2)
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Advanced Bionics. (2022) HiRes Ultra 3D Brochure. 028-Q042-03A https://advancedbionics.com/us/en/home/professionals/hires-ultra-3d-cochlear-implant.html
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EN 45502-2-3:2010. Active Implantable Medical Devices. Particular Requirements for Cochlear and Auditory Brainstem Implant Systems.
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Advanced Bionics (2020) Global Marvel CI Introduction B2B Webinar. D000038201 RevA
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Buechner et al., 2014; Advanced Bionics, 2016; Johnstone et al., 2018; Vroegop et al., 2018; Ernst et al., 2019
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Wolfe et al., 2015; Miller et al., 2021
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Advanced Bionics, 2016a, 2016b; Holtmann et al, 2020
*User experience with AutoSense OS may vary based on the listening situations encountered and may be limited by the user's selected settings.
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