Stryker Corporation

Stryker is a global medical technology company that designs, manufactures and sells a broad range of medical devices and equipment, with core activities in orthopedics, surgical equipment, neurotechnology and spine, and medical and surgical supplies. Its offerings include implants, surgical instruments, endoscopy and visualization systems, patient handling and emergency medical equipment, and technologies for minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. Stryker’s customers are primarily hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and healthcare providers worldwide, with particular penetration in joint reconstruction, trauma, spine and surgical navigation segments. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Stryker is a major player in the medical devices industry and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (SYK). The company operates globally—serving customers in more than 100 countries—with a workforce of over 40,000 employees and annual revenues in the tens of billions of dollars. Stryker’s distinguishing characteristics include a history of strategic acquisitions (including firms that expanded its robotics and orthopedics capabilities), a strong brand in joint replacement and surgical systems, and extensive distribution and clinical partnerships with health systems. The company continues to grow through new product introductions, integration of acquired technologies, and expansion of its digital and robotic surgery offerings, while maintaining a broad global customer base across acute and outpatient care settings.