Cochlear Nucleus 8 Nexa and Kanso 3 Nexa
Cochlear implant processors that will get Auracast by firmware.
Firmware pendingReceivesclinical
Auracast status
The hardware is there; the manufacturer has promised a firmware update to switch it on. Cochlear's first implant system with upgradeable firmware. LE Audio and Auracast need an update with no date yet.
Details
- Role
- Receives
- Released
- 2025-06
- Status checked
- 20 October 2026
Sources for this status
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