Stryker Corporation

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Stryker Corporation is an American multinational medical technologies firm based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Stryker's products include implants used in joint replacement and trauma surgeries; surgical equipment and surgical navigation systems; endoscopic and communications systems; patient handling and emergency medical equipment; and various other medical device products used in a range of medical specialties.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Stryker-headquarters (2)

Founded by Dr. Homer Stryker, an orthopedic surgeon, Stryker Corporation has grown into one of the world's leading medical technology companies. Stryker offers a diverse array of innovative products and services in orthopedics and other medical specialties that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

History[edit | edit source]

Dr. Homer Stryker was a prolific inventor and his inventions laid the groundwork for Stryker Corporation, which he established in 1941. Over the years, Stryker Corporation expanded its product portfolio and geographic reach through both organic growth and a series of acquisitions.

Business Segments[edit | edit source]

Orthopedics[edit | edit source]

Stryker's orthopedics segment provides a wide array of joint replacement implants for knees, hips, and shoulders.

MedSurg[edit | edit source]

Stryker Hospital bed in Out patient clinic

This segment offers surgical equipment, surgical navigation systems, endoscopic systems, patient handling, emergency medical equipment, and reprocessed and remanufactured medical devices.

Neurotechnology and Spine[edit | edit source]

Stryker trage

Stryker offers products for neurosurgical and neurovascular procedures, as well as orthobiologic and biosurgery products.

Corporate Social Responsibility[edit | edit source]

Stryker is committed to sustainability, ethical conduct, and philanthropy. It continually strives to reduce its environmental footprint and supports community development initiatives globally.

References[edit | edit source]

  • Stryker Corporation. "History". Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  • Stryker Corporation. "Annual Report 2022". Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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