The XL TDR from NuVasive is an investigational intervertebral disc replacement which is implanted using a lateral approach to the lumbar spine. The device has CoCrMo endplates and a ball and socket articulation. As an investigational device, it is not yet available.
The XL TDR is indicated for reconstruction of the disc following discectomy in skeletally mature subjects with symptomatic degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine at one level from L1-L5. DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history radiographic studies.
About NuVasive
NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) is transforming spine surgery and beyond with minimally invasive, procedurally-integrated solutions designed to deliver reproducible and clinically-proven surgical outcomes. The Company’s portfolio includes access instruments, implantable hardware, biologics, software systems for surgical planning, navigation and imaging solutions, magnetically adjustable implant systems for spine and orthopedics, and intraoperative monitoring service offerings. With $962 million in revenues (2016), NuVasive has an approximate 2,300 person workforce in more than 40 countries serving surgeons, hospitals and patients. For more information, please visit www.nuvasive.com.