MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Cochlear Ltd Cochlear¿ Nucleus® Nexa® cochlear implant with Slim Modiolar electrode; Cochlear¿ Nucleus® Nexa® System

Model Number	CI1032
Medical Device Problem Code	Expulsion (2933)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Necrosis (1971); Tissue Breakdown (2681)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Per the clinic, the patient experienced a pressure necrosis of the skin under the magnet site, exposing the receiver/stimulator.Subsequently, the device was explanted on (b)(6) 2026.It is unknown if there are plans to reimplant the patient as of the date of this report.

• Brand Name: Cochlear¿ Nucleus® Nexa® cochlear implant with Slim Modiolar electrode
• Common Device Name: Cochlear¿ Nucleus® Nexa® System
• Manufacturer (Section D): Cochlear Ltd; 1 university avenue; macquarie university, nsw 2109 ; AS 2109
• Manufacturer (Section G): Cochlear Ltd; 1 university avenue; macquarie university, nsw 2109 ; AS 2109
• Manufacturer Contact: ashwinii chelvan ; unit ug-1, vertical podium; no. 8 jalan kerinchi; kuala lumpur, wilayah persekutuan 59200 ; MY 59200
• MDR Report Key: 50555202
• Report Number: 6000034-2026-03089
• Device Sequence Number: 13424745
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09321502053099
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P970051/S225
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/01/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: CI1032
• Device Catalogue Number: P1434929
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/02/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/19/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown