MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NUVASIVE, INCORPORATED SIMPLIFY® CERVICAL ARTIFICIAL DISC; PROSTHESIS, INTERVERTEBRAL DISC

Model Number	2-5-CE
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Extraskeletal ossification (1428)
Date of Event	03/30/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
There was no product returned and there was no product problem identified.The device remains in-situ with no reported plans to remove or revise, and no other treatments or actions have been taken in relation to the reported event.A definitive cause of the reported ossification cannot be determined.Manufacturing record review: the device history record was reviewed and found the lot met all release criteria.There were no non-conformances, discrepancies, or issues noted during the production of the lot.Label review: "there is a risk of heterotopic ossification associated with artificial cervical discs which could lead to reduced cervical motion or fusion at either the treated level(s) or adjacent levels." "simplify cervical artificial disc should only be used by surgeons who are experienced with anterior cervical spinal procedures and have undergone hands-on training in the use of this device.Only surgeons who are familiar with simplify cervical artificial disc components, instruments, procedure, clinical applications, biomechanics, adverse events (aes), and risks associated with simplify cervical artificial disc should use this device.A lack of adequate experience and/or training may lead to a higher incidence of aes, including neurological complications." "patient selection is extremely important.In selecting patients for a total disc replacement, the following factors can be of extreme importance to the success of the procedure: the patient¿s occupation or activity level; a condition of senility, mental illness, alcoholism or drug abuse; certain degenerative diseases that may be so advanced at the time of implantation that the expected useful life of the device is substantially decreased, and medical conditions that may affect postoperative management, such as alzheimer¿s disease and emphysema." if additional information becomes available, a supplemental report will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
Information was received via clinical study that a patient underwent a cervical procedure on (b)(6) 2018 with a simplify disc replacement.On (b)(6) 2022, it was reported that the patient experienced heterotopic ossification at the index level of c5/6.No treatment has been given and there is no plan to remove or revise the device.No additional information is available.

• Brand Name: SIMPLIFY® CERVICAL ARTIFICIAL DISC
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, INTERVERTEBRAL DISC
• Manufacturer (Section D): NUVASIVE, INCORPORATED; 7475 lusk boulevard; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer (Section G): NUVASIVE, INCORPORATED; 7475 lusk boulevard; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer Contact: geoff gannon ; 7475 lusk boulevard; san diego, CA 92121
• MDR Report Key: 15033015
• Report Number: 2031966-2022-00085
• Device Sequence Number: 6943474
• Product Code: MJO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00843285101976
• UDI-Public: 843285101976
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P200022
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Study,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/03/2022

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 2-5-CE
• Device Lot Number: 3364
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/08/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/19/2017
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: 3-5-CE
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose