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August 2, 2004, Valencia, CA – Cochlear implant manufacturer, Advanced
Bionics®, is pleased to announce the availability of its new Auria
PowerCel Plus rechargeable battery technology. The Auria PowerCel Plus
battery provides a full day of operation, is very simple to use and is
covered by medical insurance.
Most Cost Effective Ear-Level Battery Available
Auria PowerCel Plus batteries cost less than 10 cents a day, on average.
Compared to cochlear implants that use disposable batteries, which cost as
much as 75 cents a day, the savings can reach nearly $240 each year.
“My husband and I are retired now and on a fixed income, so I am so
grateful that the Auria PowerCel Plus will be a big savings for us,” said
Judy Wagner, a user of the new PowerCel technology. “I used to wear a
hearing aid and know how expensive those batteries are. Now I can focus on
my wonderful hearing instead of worrying about how I am going to pay for
it!”
Most Convenient Ear-Level Battery Available
Disposable batteries die after three days of use, compared to the three
year lifespan Auria PowerCel Plus batteries supply. With the Auria
PowerCel Plus batteries, users do not have to go through the
time-consuming process of taking their processor apart, opening
specially-sealed disposable batteries, and installing them into the
processor each time the batteries die. Instead, Auria PowerCel Plus
enables users to glide batteries on and off the processor in just seconds.
This means more time hearing, and less time fumbling with tiny disposable
batteries.
“I love these new batteries because they run for a complete day and last
for years,” said Debra Hollingsworth, a participant in the Auria PowerCel
Plus field trial. “I never ever worry about a battery dying or having to
go to the store to buy more. I just pop one on in the morning and pop it
back on the charger at night.”
Availability
If you already use the Auria ear-level processor you may find that the
PowerCel Plus battery’s low cost and high performance will further
simplify your life. If you are interested in ordering PowerCel Plus
batteries, please visit
www.BionicEar.com (Web Store) or contact Advanced Bionics’ Customer
Service Department: 800-678-2575 (V), |
