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Nuvasive, Inc. · Simplify Disc Size 1, Ht 4 · Class 3 · Implant

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00843285101877), received between Jun 11, 2024 and Jul 13, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loss of Osseointegration” (2 reports).

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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 4 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 1 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520264
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
  • Loss of Osseointegration2

Patient problems

  • Osteolysis4
  • Neck Pain3
  • Limb Pain2

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 13, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    Patient problems: Neck Pain

    MAUDE report 25801070 ↗
  • InjuryJun 20, 2024Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration

    ON (B)(6) 2018 A PATIENT UNDERWENT CERVICAL TOTAL DISC REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES AT C4-5 AND C5-6 WITHOUT A REPORTED ISSUE. ON (B)(6) 2024 DURING 6 YEAR FOLLOW UP VISIT C/O RIGHT SIDED NECK AND ARM PAIN FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTH DURATION. CT AND MRI ORDERED AT THAT TIME. ON (B)(6) 2024 CT IMAGES RECEIVED AND REVIEWED NOTED OSTEOLYSIS WAS CONFIRMED AND A REMOVAL REVISION IS SET TO OCCUR FOR BOTH. (2 OF 2) C5/6.

    Patient problems: Osteolysis

    MAUDE report 19577309 ↗
  • InjuryJun 20, 2024Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration

    ON (B)(6), 2018 A PATIENT UNDERWENT CERVICAL TOTAL DISC REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES AT C4-5 AND C5-6 WITHOUT A REPORTED ISSUE. ON (B)(6), 2024 DURING 6 YEAR FOLLOW UP VISIT C/O RIGHT SIDED NECK AND ARM PAIN FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTH DURATION. CT AND MRI ORDERED AT THAT TIME. ON (B)(6), 2024 CT IMAGES RECEIVED AND REVIEWED NOTED OSTEOLYSIS WAS CONFIRMED AND A REMOVAL REVISION IS SET TO OCCUR FOR BOTH. (1 OF 2) C4/5.

    Patient problems: Osteolysis

    MAUDE report 19576906 ↗
  • InjuryJun 11, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ON (B)(6) 2018 A PATIENT RECEIVED A TWO LEVEL CERVICAL TOTAL DISC REPLACEMENT AT C4/5 AND C5/6 CURRENT SYMPTOMS ARE MILD NECK/ARM PAIN (3/10) WHICH HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS. X-RAYS TAKEN AT THE 72-MONTH VISIT WERE CONCERNING SO THE INVESTIGATOR ORDERED A CT. THE CT WAS RECENTLY OBTAINED AND SHOWS SEVERE OSTEOLYSIS AT BOTH INDEX LEVELS. THE SURGEON IS STILL DEVELOPING A SURGICAL PLAN FOR EXPLANTING BOTH DEVICES. THE SURGERY IS NOT YET SCHEDULED. (1 OF 2) (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Limb Pain; Neck Pain; Osteolysis

    MAUDE report 19515848 ↗
  • InjuryJun 11, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ON (B)(6) 2018 A PATIENT RECEIVED A TWO LEVEL CERVICAL TOTAL DISC REPLACEMENT AT C4/5 AND C5/6 CURRENT SYMPTOMS ARE MILD NECK/ARM PAIN (3/10) WHICH HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS. X-RAYS TAKEN AT THE 72-MONTH VISIT WERE CONCERNING SO THE INVESTIGATOR ORDERED A CT. THE CT WAS RECENTLY OBTAINED AND SHOWS SEVERE OSTEOLYSIS AT BOTH INDEX LEVELS. THE SURGEON IS STILL DEVELOPING A SURGICAL PLAN FOR EXPLANTING BOTH DEVICES. THE SURGERY IS NOT YET SCHEDULED. (2 OF 2) (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Limb Pain; Neck Pain; Osteolysis

    MAUDE report 19515771 ↗

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, Classified
    Description/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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