Advanced Bionics wins award for Neptune

Congratulations, Advanced Bionics! The completely waterproof Neptune was a huge reason we chose Advanced Bionics, as well as their programming and customer service. We felt it was the best fit for Audrena and our family, although the other CI manufacturers give great results as well.

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"Valencia-based Advanced Bionics, the global leader in cochlear implant technology and a subsidiary of the Sonova Group, announced Monday that Neptune – the world’s first and only swimmable sound processor – has earned a prestigious product design award from the German-based Red Dot Institute for Advanced Design Studies. Neptune, one of 4,515 products submitted by manufacturers from around the globe for this renowned product competition, was awarded a coveted 'Red Dot Award: Product Design 2012' at a July gala in Essen, Germany, after undergoing an extensive evaluation process from a 30-member jury composed of product design experts."

"This design seal of approval from Red Dot represents the third award garnered by Neptune so far this year–a considerable achievement given the waterproof sound processor was introduced a few short months ago in the first part of 2012. Earlier this year, the Industrial Designers Society of America Northwest honored Neptune with a Silver Shaggie award in recognition of excellence in product design. Neptune was also recognized as a Finalist at the 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards competition held in Philadelphia in late May."