Ernesto shares how AutoSense technology helps him hear in noisy environments #cochlearimplant

Meet Ernesto Cassillas, 2x Emmy Award Winning Makeup Artist and AB recipient who shares his story on upgrading to Marvel CI. Watch the full video to hear his experience with the AutoSense technology in Marvel following his upgrade. To learn more about upgrades, head over to: https://www.advancedbionics.com/us/en/home/contact-us/1/upgrade- opportunities *Ernesto is an AB user who has received compensation from...

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