Simplify 5708914P2Recalls & reported problems
Nuvasive, Inc. · Simplify Disc Size 1, Ht 4 · Class 3 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00195377105400), received between Jan 4, 2024 and May 22, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P200022); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
- Fracture1
- Implant subsidence1
- Migration or Expulsion of Device1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Osteolysis2
- Failure of Implant1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 22, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SIMPLIFY IMPLANT WAS EXPLANTED FROM THE PATIENT DUE TO OSTEOLYSIS.
Patient problems: Osteolysis
MAUDE report 25258020 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SIMPLIFY DISC EXPLANT WAS PLANNED FOR (B)(6) 2026 DUE TO OSTEOLYSIS.
Patient problems: Osteolysis
MAUDE report 25164319 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
UNRESOLVED NECK PAIN. INITIAL SURGERY: 2025 WITH DR. (B)(6) AT (B)(6). REVISION: (B)(6) 2026 WITH DR (B)(6) AT (B)(6).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25101017 ↗MalfunctionAug 25, 2025Migration or Expulsion of Device; Migration or Expulsion of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SIMPLIFY CAGE MIGRATED POST OPERATIVELY.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 22883179 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2025Implant subsidence; Implant subsidence
ON (B)(6) 2024 A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CERVICAL TOTAL DISC REPLACEMENT (CTDR). DURING THE 3 MONTH FOLLOW UP THE SURGEON NOTED POST OPERATIVE SUBSIDENCE AT THE INDEX LEVEL. NO REVISION IS PLANNED AND THE PATIENT WILL CONTINUE TO BE MONITORED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21638881 ↗MalfunctionJan 4, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL CERVICAL TOTAL DISC REPLACEMENT. SUBSEQUENTLY, POST-OPERATIVE IMAGING OBTAINED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE SHOWED THE SUPERIOR PLATE OF THE SIMPLIFY DISC HAD FRACTURED. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PATIENT DID NOT PRESENT WITH ANY ISSUES AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT, APPROXIMATELY FIVE (5) MONTHS POST-OP. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE ARE PLANS TO REVISE THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18446782 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under P200022. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1453-2022 · Jun 20, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedDescription/Part: Simplify Disc Size 1, Ht 5/SM-5; Simplify Disc Size 1, Ht 6/SM-6; Simplify Disc Size 2, Ht 4/MD-4; Simplify Disc Size 2, Ht 5/MD-5; Simplify Disc Size 2, Ht
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.