AUDUBON, PA, October 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, presented the five-year results of the NuVasive Simplify Cervical Disc study at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 38e Annual meeting. The study demonstrates positive long-term clinical outcomes, high overall composite success at 60 months, and statistical superiority over the procedural results of anterior cervical discectomy fusion (ACDF).
“Having clinically sound, long-term data for the Simplify Cervical Disc validates the promising clinical data we saw Simplify have after two years,” said Kyle Malone, senior vice president, Scientific Affairs, Globus Medical. “We will continue to innovate within the cervical spine segment and provide industry-leading procedural solutions that are clinically designed to deliver better patient outcomes.”
The five-year Simplify Cervical Disc study* found:
- Simplify Cervical Disc was statistically superior to the ACDF Control in terms of overall composite success at five years,
- Statistically significant postoperative improvements in the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and visual analogue scale (VAS) (combined neck and arm pain) found at two years were maintained over five years, with the Simplify Cervical Disc group experiencing significantly lower NDI and had VAS scores at five years. years compared to the ACDF control,
- Mean disc height and flexion/extension range of motion increased postoperatively in the Simplify Disc group and remained above preoperative levels throughout follow-up, and
- No device errors were reported in the Simplify Disc group.
Dr. Pierce Nunley of the Spine Institute of Louisiana expressed enthusiasm about the durability of the positive results seen after 24 months. He stated: “I am eager to see the continued success of these results after 60 months. This study further reinforces that Simplify is an excellent motion-saving solution with lasting clinical benefits over ACDF.”
*Data on file.
Simplify Cervical Disc is not yet available in all countries. Please refer to the Simplify Disc directions for use and patient labeling for important product information, including but not limited to indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, risks and possible side effects. The instructions for use and patient labeling can be found here.
About Globus Medical, Inc.
Globus Medical is committed to delivering innovative technologies and leading clinical support to help surgeons and healthcare providers deliver better care around the world. The company offers one of the most comprehensive offerings of musculoskeletal solutions and assistive technologies to impact the continuum of care, now including NuVasive’s procedurally integrated portfolio. The company’s employees are relentlessly focused on advancing patient care. For more information, visit www.globusmedical.com/uniting.
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