March 24, 2008 - LDR, a privately held company with innovative spinal implants for both non-fusion and fusion applications, announced enrollment completion for the two-level IDE study on its second generation Mobi-C® cervical artificial disc. LDR began enrolling patients in the first concurrent one and two-level cervical artificial disc study in April of 2006, following nearly two years of clinical experience outside the U.S.The product was first introduced outside the U.S. in November 2004 and has now been used to treat over 5,500 patients worldwide, including the 600 patients involved in this FDA study. The Mobi-C mobile bearing design reduces the stresses on the bone, thereby eliminating the need for invasive screws or keels. These unique features make the Mobi-C ideal for multi-level surgeries, an anticipated indication for many patients throughout the world... LDR's Press Release -
