The Hearing Solution Group Launches the Neptune - The World's First Waterproof Cochlear Implant Processor in Singapore

Online, August 3, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The Hearing Solution Group - Southeast Asia's largest Hearing Care Company - has launched the Neptune(TM) Sound Processor, the world's first and only waterproof cochlear implant sound processor from Advanced Bionics (AB), the global leader in cochlear implant technology.

The launch event was held at the new "The Port of the Lost World" water park in Sentosa Island, featuring a signature theme of "Pirate Ship" water play area. Several AB cochlear implant users participated in the event, using their Neptune Sound Processors in the pools, showers and foam pools, all while hearing their parents and peers.

Fully intended for swimming and bathing, Neptune is designed to help cochlear implant recipients hearing both in and out of the water. Recipients using other products on the market have to remove their processor when they swim or bathe, which means they miss out on important safety instructions and opportunities for language development because they are not hearing during those times. Developed for all weather, terrain, ages and lifestyles, Neptune allows recipients to enjoy an abundance of water and sports activities to its durable and waterproof design. Parents of pediatric recipients will appreciate the bonding and learning that comes with hearing during bath time, as well as the safety of hearing in the pool.

Cochlear implant users in Singapore were given free trials of the Neptune Sound Processor to test in the waterpark. For the first time, these users were able to swim and hear at the same time.

Information on the Neptune is available at all Hearing Solution Hearing Centres, or at audiology departments of the follow general hospitals in Singapore:

-- Singapore General Hospital - Tel: +65-6222-3322

-- National University Hospital - Tel: +65-6779-5555

-- Changi General Hospital - Tel: +65-6779-5555

The Hearing Solution can be contacted at:

-- Tel: +65-6330-0090

-- Email: [email protected]

-- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THSC.SG

For more information on the Neptune in Singapore, visit www.advancedbionics.com.sg.