Z-1453-2022Class II

Description/Part: Simplify Disc Size 1, Ht 5/SM-5; Simplify Disc Size 1, Ht 6/SM-6; Simplify Disc Size 2, Ht...

Name: Z-1453-2022 Description/Part: Simplify Disc Size 1, Ht 5/SM-5; Simplify Disc Size 1, Ht 6/SM-6; Simplify Disc Size 2, Ht...
Creator: NuVasive Inc
Published: 2022-06-20
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

NuVasive Inc / initiated 2022-06-20 / Open, Classified / root cause: labeling and UDI

FDA source

NuVasive Inc began a recall of 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... on 2022-06-20. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Cervical artificial disc Unique Device Identifier (UDI) barcodes contain the incorrect Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) on the Patient Label when scanned and may also contain the incorrect GTIN human readable text, which...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1453-2022
Classification: Class II
Status: Open, Classified
Initiated: 2022-06-20
Posted: 2022-07-22
Recalling firm: NuVasive Inc
Product: 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 5, 5/MD-5L; Simplify Disc Size 2, Ht 6/MD-6; Simplify Disc Size 2, Ht 6, 5/MD-6L; Simplify Disc Size 3, Ht 5/LG-5; Simplify Disc Size 3, Ht 5, 5/LG-5L; Simplify Disc Size 3, Ht 6/LG-6; Simplify Disc Size 3, Ht 6, 5/LG-6L
Product code: MJO Prosthesis, Intervertebral Disc
Reason for recall: Cervical artificial disc Unique Device Identifier (UDI) barcodes contain the incorrect Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) on the Patient Label when scanned and may also contain the incorrect GTIN human readable text, which could lead to selecting an incorrectly sized unit.
Root cause tag: labeling and UDI
FDA root cause: Labeling Change Control
Action: On 06/20/22, Field Safety notices were delivered in person, emailed, or mailed to hospital and distributor consignees who were informed of the following: 1) Complete and return the consignee confirmation form. 2) Return of affected devices is not required. However, if you would like these items exchanged, please contact your firm representative to request a Return Material Authorization number (RMA). 3) This recall notice should be shared with anyone who needs to be aware within your organization or shared with any organization where the potentially affected products have been transferred. Customers with questions, complaints, or who want to report adverse effects can contact the firm at [email protected]
Quantity in commerce: 1,963
Distribution: US: CA, WA, TX, IN, MO, MI, FL, VA, OR. OUS: DE, NZ, SG, UK
Product codes and lots: Part/Correct GTIN (DI)/Lot: SM-5/843285100023/W79256, W82070, W80144; SM-6/843285100047/W80703, W81624, W80701, W81132, W81133, W81633, W81625, W81611, W81828, W81971, W82544, W82543, W81034, W81975, W81580, W81612, W81621, W81131, W81613, W80909, W81623, W81634, W79466, W81033, W81134, W81600, W79259; MD-5/843285100061/W81136, W81135, W80704, W80700; MD-5L/843285100078/W80707, W80706; MD-6/843285100085/W80911, W81642, W81643, W82545, W82546; MD-6L/843285100092/W81822; LG-5/843285100108/W81138, W81141, W79465, W81994, W81142, W81626, W81143, W79257; LG-5L/843285100115/W79258, W80146, W80915, W82548; LG-6/843285100122/W82547; LG-6L/843285100139/W81827

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1453-2022
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1453-2022	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2022-08-03	2022-07-22

Product code MJO

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