Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook Replacement

The Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook is a replacement ear hook for the Advanced Bionics Naída CI Q70 cochlear implant processor. It is the curved piece that sits over your ear and keeps the Q70 steady behind it, matching part number CI-5710 in small and standard sizes.

Please note this is a part for the Naída CI Q70 implant processor, not for the Phonak Naída hearing aid. Q70 users report that accessories for their processor are increasingly hard to get through clinics, and a cracked hook can turn a perfectly good processor into one that will not stay on. A spare Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook is the cheapest insurance you can keep in your processor case.

Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook at a glance

Made for	Advanced Bionics Naída CI Q70
Part number	CI-5710
Size options	Small (-100) or standard (-200)
Shipped as	Standard hook unless you ask us for small before ordering
Description	Third-party replacement, compatible with the Q70 hook connector
Colour	See product photo
Price	$20
Dispatch	24–48 hours
Our guarantee	Replacement or refund if defective or wrong

The Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook is a passive plastic part. It has no microphone or wiring, so fitting a new one never changes your sound. It simply holds the processor at the right angle so the Q70 microphones face forward and the headpiece cable hangs without strain.

Will this Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook fit my processor?

It fits the Naída CI Q70 and, because the Q range shares one hook design, it also fits the Q30 and Q90. It does not fit Marvel or Harmony processors.

Processor	Result
Naída CI Q70	Fits
Naída CI Q30	Fits, see AB Q30 ear hook
Naída CI Q90	Fits, see Naida CI Q90 ear hook
Naída CI M90 (Marvel)	Does not fit
Advanced Bionics Harmony (Auria hooks)	Does not fit
Phonak Naída hearing aid	Does not fit

Your model name is printed on the processor casing. The Q70 and Q90 look alike, so check the print rather than the shape. When in doubt, send us a photo on WhatsApp.

Because every hook in the Q range is the same part, a spare from a family member with a Q30 or Q90 will also work on your Q70 in an emergency.

Why Q70 ear hooks are getting harder to find

Several Naída CI Q70 users report letters from Advanced Bionics describing the Q70 as obsolete and saying accessories would no longer be serviced or sold. We cannot speak for the manufacturer, but the effect people describe is that even simple parts take longer to source, or are not offered at all.

The ear hook is the smallest part of the system, yet without it the processor will not stay on your ear. Many Q70 users are not ready to upgrade, and some cannot yet afford to. Keeping two or three Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook spares in a drawer costs little and removes one worry completely.

If your clinic can no longer order Q70 accessories for you, ask them to write down your processor model, your microphone setting and the hook size in your notes. Those three details are all you need to order the right parts yourself, now and in the future.

Signs your Q70 ear hook is worn out

• The processor keeps falling off your ear when you lean forward, run or remove a sweater.
• The click has gone: the hook feels loose or rotates on the connector.
• You can see a hairline crack near the base.
• The plastic has become yellow, chalky or stiff.
• There is a sore spot behind your ear that was not there before.
• Your sound cuts in and out when you turn your head, because a loose processor is pulling on the cable.

None of these needs a clinic visit. Swapping the Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook takes under a minute at home.

It helps to compare your current hook with a new one side by side. Worn hooks often look fine at a glance but have lost some of their curve, so the processor sits a little further from the head than it used to. That small change is enough to make the processor slip during exercise or when you wear a hat.

How to swap a T-Mic 2 or old hook for the Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook

1. Turn off the Q70 and take it off your ear.
2. Hold the processor body in one hand, with the hook pointing up.
3. Grasp the base of the old hook or T-Mic 2 and pull it straight away from the processor. Avoid twisting.
4. If you are removing a T-Mic 2, store it in a clean, dry box; it can go back on later.
5. Wipe the connector with a dry cloth.
6. Press the new Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook straight onto the connector until it feels firm.
7. Tug gently to check it is secure, then fit the processor and switch on.

If your program was set up for the T-Mic 2, ask your audiologist whether a different microphone setting would suit the plain hook better.

Keep the old hook until the new one has been in use for a day or two. If anything about the fit feels wrong, you can compare the two and tell us exactly what differs, which makes it easy to sort out a size swap.

Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook troubleshooting

What happens	Why	What to do
Hook rotates or wobbles	Worn connector grip on the old hook	Replace the hook.
New hook feels tight going on	Normal for a new part	Press straight on; do not twist.
Processor still slips	Wrong size for your ear	Try the small size, or the standard if the small one pinches.
Discomfort with glasses	Hook and glasses arm crowding	Try the other size, or ask your optician about thinner arms.
Sound drops out with movement	Loose fit or worn Q70 headpiece cable	Fit a new hook; replace the cable if dropouts continue.
Hook discoloured after summer	Sweat and UV exposure	Clean daily; replace when it turns brittle.

How to make your Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook last longer

A short weekly routine keeps your hook clean and flexible:

• Remove the processor at night and wipe the hook with a dry, lint-free cloth.
• Once a week, check the base for cracks using a bright light.
• Keep sunscreen, hairspray and insect repellent away from the hook; they can damage plastic.
• Dry the processor overnight in a cochlear implant dryer after sport or humid days.
• Carry the processor in a hard case when it is off your ear.

Most users replace a hook somewhere between every few months and once a year, depending on how active they are.

Children and teenagers tend to go through hooks faster, because processors get knocked during play and sport. Parents often keep a spare hook in the school bag and another at home, so a broken hook never means a day without sound.

If you notice the plastic turning cloudy soon after you replace it, look at what touches it during the day. Hair products, sunscreen and heavy sweating are the usual causes, and a quick wipe at lunchtime can make a noticeable difference.

Is a replacement Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook safe for my processor?

It is a third-party, compatible ear hook shaped to the Naída CI Q70 connector. Because it is a plain plastic part with no electrical function, it cannot affect your implant or program. What matters is a secure fit, and we check that on each hook before it ships.

If your hook arrives damaged or does not match your order, we will replace it or refund you. We are an independent parts supplier, not Advanced Bionics.

Before you fit any hook, ours or any other, look it over. The edges should be smooth, the curve even, and the end that meets the processor clean and undamaged. A hook that passes those checks and clicks firmly into place is doing everything an ear hook needs to do. If something does not look right when it arrives, message us before fitting it and we will sort it out.

Ear hook or T-Mic 2: which should a Q70 wearer choose?

On the Q70, the plain hook and the T-Mic 2 occupy the same spot, so this is a real choice. Here is how they compare:

	Ear hook	T-Mic 2
Microphone position	Top of the processor	At the entrance to the ear canal
Phone use	Hold the phone near the processor	Hold the phone to your ear as usual
Wind noise	Processor mics are more exposed	Ear shape gives some shelter
Durability	Very robust, no wiring	Thin arm can wear or break
Cost to replace	$20	$120
Best for	Sport, backups, simplicity	Everyday listening and calls

Many Q70 users wear a Naida CI Q70 T-Mic 2 day to day and keep a Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook as a backup. If the T-Mic fails, the plain hook keeps you hearing through the processor microphones until a replacement arrives.

Shipping, payment and returns for the Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook

Every Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook order is packed and dispatched within 24–48 hours with tracking. Delivery usually takes 12–22 business days worldwide, and duties are handled for you on most routes, so there is nothing extra to pay at the door. Shipping is free on orders over $250, which is easy to reach if you add a spare cable or charger.

Payment runs through a secure payment gateway with all major cards. If we send the wrong item, or the part arrives defective or damaged, message us within 14 days with a short video. We replace it or refund you, and we cover the return shipping. Change-of-mind returns are not accepted on hygiene-sensitive hearing parts. Full details are in our return policy.

Other Naida CI Q70 parts you may need

Keep your Naida CI Q70 working with these matching spares:

• Naida CI Q70 T-Mic 2 – Ear-canal microphone for the Q70.
• Naida CI Q70 UHP headpiece cable – For sound that cuts in and out.
• Naida CI Q70 PowerCel 230 battery – Full-size rechargeable.
• Naida CI Q70 PowerCel 110 Mini – Smaller rechargeable.
• Naida CI Q70 charger – PowerCel charger CI-5605.
• Electric dryer – Overnight drying.

Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook FAQ

Can I still get ear hooks now the Q70 is described as obsolete?

Yes. We stock this replacement ear hook and ship it worldwide.

Is the Naida CI Q70 Ear Hook the same as the Q90 hook?

Yes. The Q30, Q70 and Q90 share the same hook part.

How do I get the small size?

We send the standard hook by default. Message us on WhatsApp before ordering if you need small.

Can I switch between my T-Mic 2 and this hook?

Yes. Both attach in the same place and swap in seconds.

Will I hear differently with the plain hook?

Sound comes from the processor microphones instead of the T-Mic. Your audiologist can adjust the microphone setting if needed.

Does it fit Harmony processors?

No. Advanced Bionics Harmony uses Auria ear hooks.

My processor still falls off with a new hook. Why?

The size may be wrong for your ear. Try the other size.

Should I keep spares?

Yes. Hooks are cheap and the Q70 is losing official support, so two or three spares make sense.

Do I need a prescription?

No. Ear hooks are accessories and can be ordered directly.

What if the hook arrives cracked?

Send us a photo with your order number and we will replace it or refund you.

Questions about your Naida CI Q70? Message us on WhatsApp (+1 520 473 4179) with a photo of your processor and we confirm the right part before you pay.