# NuVasive acquires Simplify Medical for cervical disc technology

NuVasive, a spine technology company, acquired Simplify Medical, a developer of the Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc for cervical total disc replacement. The acquisition adds clinically effective cTDR technology to NuVasive's cervical portfolio.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-02-24
- Where: United States
- Value: $150.0M
- Status: completed
- Products: Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc, cervical total disc replacement technology
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [NuVasive Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/21854.md) (acquirer)
- [Simplify Medical](https://endata.com/companies/53450.md) (target)

## Sources

- [nuvasive.com](https://www.nuvasive.com/news/nuvasive-acquires-simplify-medical/), 2021-02-24: "The acquisition of Simplify Medical adds the most clinically effective cTDR technology and further distinguishes NuVasive's cervical portfolio in the market."
- [bonezonepub.com](https://bonezonepub.com/2021/04/06/4-spine-acquisitions-from-1q21/), 2021-04-06: "The acquisition of Simplify Medical advances our previously communicated long-term growth strategy by both expanding, and further distinguishing, our portfolio with industry-leading innovation."

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