Stryker designs, manufactures, and markets an array of medical equipment, instruments, consumable supplies, and implantable devices. The product portfolio includes hip and knee replacements, extremities, endoscopy systems, operating room equipment, embolic coils, hospital beds and gurneys, and orthopedic robotics. Stryker remains one of the three largest competitors in reconstructive orthopedic implants and holds the leadership position in operating room equipment. Just over one fourth of Stryker's total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.
OrthoSensor is an early-stage medical device company focused on developing and integrating advanced sensor technology in the Orthopedic field. The company is building a portfolio of intelligent, accurate, low-cost, and easy to use products that will extend from the operating room into the lifecycle of the implanted orthopedic device. Its intelligent orthopedic devices utilize advanced proprietary sensor and communications technologies, coupled with the company’s innovative software products, to facilitate evidence-based decisions in orthopedic surgery – with the goal of improving patient outcomes and potentially reducing the cost of treating musculoskeletal disease. It was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Dania, Florida.
Wright Medical Group is an international medical device company specialized in extremities and biologics. It develops and offers solutions to improve the quality of life for patients worldwide. The company provides surgical solutions for the upper extremities, including shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand; lower extremities, including foot and ankle; and biologics markets. Its products and services are used for the replacement of damaged or diseased bones, stimulation of bone growth, and to provide other biological solutions for surgeons and patients. Founded in 1950, Wright Medical Group is headquartered in Arlington, Tennessee.
OrthoSpace develops and commercializes simple-to-implant, biodegradable balloon systems for the orthopaedic market. The company aims to create effective solutions for orthopaedics that reduce pain and increase patients’ range of motion while preserving patient bone and joint structures. The company’s first product has the CE mark and is currently marketed in Europe. InSpace™ is indicated for patients who suffer from rotator cuff injury, reducing shoulder pain and improving range of motion.
HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc., a medical device company, develops and markets products primarily for the traumatic or surgically induced wound market. It offers OcuSeal, a liquid ocular bandage for direct application on the surface of the eye to form an ocular bandage, thereby covering an opening in the eye and providing an immediate protective barrier; and Adherus Dural Sealant, which is used as an aid in dural repair in cranial and spinal surgeries, such as the treatment of intracranial aneurysms, tumors, and spinal disc disease. The company also provides Adherus Hernia Mesh Fixation, a device used as a replacement for tacks, staples, sutures, and 'O' rings in hernia repair procedur...
Invuity, Inc. develops visualization products for the less invasive surgical field applications. It offers BriteField Port System that provides illumination and visualization during minimally invasive procedures; and BriteField McCulloch retractor, which allows physicians to achieve visualization during surgery while using traditional techniques. Invuity, Inc. was formerly known as Spotlight Surgical Inc. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (K2M) is a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing spine technologies and techniques. Its spine products are used by spine surgeons to treat some of the most difficult and challenging spinal pathologies, such as deformity (primarily scoliosis), trauma and tumor. Its products consist of implants, disposables and instruments which are marketed and sold primarily to hospitals for use by spine surgeons. In addition to its current product portfolio, it continue to invest in the design, development and commercialization of new solutions for unmet clinical needs in the complex spine and MIS markets by its product development process. The Company market and sell its products in the United States and 28 other countries. The Company’s products include Complex Spine, Minimally Invasive Spine and Degenerative Spine. The Company’s technologies include MESA, Rail 4D, Deformity Cricket, SERENGETI, RAVINE, EVEREST and tifix.
SafeAir is provides the design, development and manufacture of innovative surgical smoke evacuation solutions. SafeAir provides a complete Smoke Evacuation System that consists of the innovative SafeAir Smoke Pencil with integrated smoke evacuation function and the powerful yet silent SafeAir Smoke Evacuator. Adjustable product features and accessories make Safe Air Smoke Evacuation System suitable for different types of surgeries. SafeAir Smoke Evacuation products are sold through Kebomed Europe and other exclusive distribution partners. SafeAir Smoke Pencils are also available in ProcedurePak® trays by Mönlycke Health Care.
Hygia Health Services, Inc. operates as a third party reprocessor of non-critical and semi-critical single-use medical devices. It engages in reprocessing, buying, and selling devices that include stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, bed curtains, cerebral-somatic sensors, cervical collars, pulse oximeter probes and sensors, SCDs, SCD/DVT sleeves, pressure infusers, ECG/EKG leads, splints, roll belts, pneumatic tourniquets, infusor bags, masks, bed alarms, and others to hospitals and other healthcare institutions in the United States. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama.
Entellus Medical is focused on providing unique solutions to the unmet needs of the ENT (ear, nose and throat) physician, their patients, and payers through the development of innovative device technology and treatment solutions. Entellus is based in Maple Grove, MN and markets products throughout the United States. Entellus Medical works closely with leading researchers and clinicians to develop solutions that benefit patients, physicians, and payers. Entellus provides a simple, direct and effective treatment for Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) that is less invasive, reduces pain and bleeding, shortens recovery time, and eliminates the need for general anesthesia. Entellus recently introduced FinESSâ„¢ Sinus Treatment, a simple and direct approach to effectively treat patients with CRS. FinESS can be performed under local anesthesia, with or without light sedation, and remodels the maxillary ostium and the ethmoid infundibulum using a micro endoscope and a small balloon catheter. Unlike sinus surgery techniques, FinESS does not require the removal of delicate bone or sinus tissue, resulting in shorter treatment time with very little pain or bleeding. Recovery time is usually one to two days with many patients resuming normal activity within a day.
Scopis is a developer and manufacturer of clinical navigation system for image guided surgery specializing in laser-based measuring and endoscopic augmented reality. Scopis was founded in August 2010 as a joint spin-off of Charité University Clinic Berlin and Fraunhofer IPK. It received an immediate seed round from German incubator High Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF). The MATRIX POLAR navigation system range was brought on the European market in January 2011. Scopis has since focused on improving the utility of navigation for endoscopic procedures. Notably, the Augmented Reality navigation product MATRIX POLAR AR was launched in August 2011.
VEXIM specializes in the development and sale of vertebral compression fracture (VCF) solutions. The company's flagship product is the SpineJack® system, a mechanical expandable VCF implant for fracture reduction and stabilization. The VEXIM portfolio is highly complementary to the Interventional Spine (IVS) business of Stryker's Instruments division whose key products include an extensive and innovative portfolio for vertebral augmentation, vertebroplasty, and radiofrequency ablation procedures, along with a diagnostic tool and decompression treatment advances for contained disc herniations. Vexim was created in February 2006 and is headquartered in Balma, France.
Novadaq Technologies Inc. develops and commercializes medical imaging and therapeutic devices for use in the operating room. The Company's imaging platform can be used to visualize blood vessels, nerves and the lymphatic system during surgical procedures. It manufactures SPY systems, FIREFLY hardware components, and PINPOINT Systems at its manufacturing facility located in Richmond British Columbia. The Company’s SPY imaging core technology platform provides clinically anatomic and physiologic images during a variety of complex surgical procedures. The SPY technology platform allows for the development of specific devices based on the needs of the surgeon and the specific application. In May 2014, the Company acquired Aimago SA, a privately held medical imaging company
Instratek develops minimally invasive endoscopic instruments and surgical techniques for extremity surgery in the medical industry. It offers hand surgery products that include endoscopic carpal tunnel release instruments, endoscopic trigger fingers, carpometacarpal joint fixation systems, and mini titanium cannulated headed and headless bone screw systems. Instratek also provides foot and ankle surgery products, including titanium screw systems, endoscopic plantar fasciotomy systems, endoscopic gastrocnemius recession systems, endoscopic decompression of intermetatarsal nerves, cannulated headless and headed mini bone screws, arthroereisis implants, and michelangelo bunion systems. It began operation in 1991, with its headquarters in Houston in Texas, and it operates as a subsidiary of Restore Surgical as of May 30, 2014.
Ivy Sports Medicine was formed in February of 2011. In June 2011, Ivy Sports Medicine aquired assets from ReGen Biologics out of Chapter 11. The production facility for the Collagen Meniscus Implant (CMI®) was maintained, including the employees. Thus the young company Ivy Sports Medicine has extensive experience in manufacturing and use of the CMI. Ivy Sports Medicine is working on developing simple, comprehensive and data-driven therapies, which enable sports medicine surgeons to restore patient mobility.
Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of orthopedic implant systems for both juvenile and adult patients, with a focus on orthopedic oncology and complex primary and revision cases affecting the upper limb, lower limb, and pelvis. The company offers a range of adult reconstructive solutions, including modular implant systems for the femur and knee, as well as patient-specific implants tailored for oncology and complex cases. Its juvenile offerings include extendible prostheses designed to accommodate growth. Stanmore Implants is recognized for its innovative approach, which includes a custom implant service and the advancement of robotic bone preparation technology acquired through the purchase of Acrobot. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Elstree, United Kingdom, Stanmore Implants operates as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation.
SafeWire, a developer of the minimally invasive surgical instruments for spine procedures. SafeWire, the Y-Wire features a patented feature that is designed to mitigate potential wire-based complications, such as inadvertent advancement of the guidewire through bone, accidental pullout, kinking, or wire migration.
Physio-Control, Inc., maker of renowned LIFEPAKA registered defibrillators, has been developing technologies and designing devices that are legendary among first response professionals, clinical care providers and citizens everywhere. Their defibrillators set the standard upon which an entire industry was built. From the beginning, their product development was customer-driven.
Synergetics USA, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in O'Fallon, Missouri, specializing in precision surgical devices and equipment primarily for the ophthalmology and neurosurgery markets. The company offers around 1,000 products, including disposable and reusable devices, surgical equipment, and procedural kits that utilize various energy modalities, such as laser, ultrasonic, and radio frequency energy. Notable products include the VersaVIT 2.0 vitrectomy system, procedural packs under the VersaPACK and Core Essentials brands, fiberoptic endoilluminators, and endolaser probes. Additionally, Synergetics USA provides illumination equipment and laser systems tailored for the U.S. market. Its products are sold directly as well as through distributors and independent sales representatives, targeting end-users in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and surgical offices. The company has been in operation since 1991 and functions as a subsidiary of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International.
Pivot Medical is a privately held medical device company focused on developing and marketing novel technologies for a rapidly growing segment of the orthopedic marketplace. The advancements currently on the market and in development by our company hold great promise for those active persons seeking minimally invasive treatments.
BERCHTOLD GmbH & Co. KG, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, manufacture, and installation of a range of products for surgical operating room (OR) applications to customers worldwide.BERCHTOLD GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1922 and is based in Tuttlingen, Germany with subsidiary locations in Germany, the United States, Brazil, China, France, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Patient Safety Technologies
Acquisition in 2013
Patient Safety Technologies, Inc., through its subsidiary, SurgiCount Medical, Inc., engages in the development, marketing, and sale of products; and the provision of services in the medical patient safety markets in the United States. The company offers Safety-Sponge System, an integrated counting and documentation system that prevents surgical sponges and towels from being unintentionally left in patients after surgical procedures by allowing for accounting of these individual items prior to the patient being closed. The SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System is a patented system of bar-coded surgical sponges, SurgiCounter scanners, and SurgiCount360 software applications. Patient Safety Technologies sells its Safety-Sponge systems to acute care hospitals directly, as well as through its distribution partners. The company was formerly known as Franklin Capital Corporation and changed its name to Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. in April 2005. Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
ActiViews was founded in 2006 by Pinchas Gilboa, an expert on medical devices with many-year record of developing a range of navigating systems for the defense industry and the private sector and the founder of SuperDimension. The CEO of ActiViews is Yuval Zuk, former co-founder and CEO of Odin Medical Technologies. The Company is currently in an advanced stage of developing the guidance system as it relocates to new facilities in Tirat Hacarmel.
MAKO Surgical is a medical device company, markets its advanced robotic arm solution, joint specific applications for the knee and hip, and orthopedic implants for orthopedic procedures in the United States and internationally. The company offers MAKOplasty, a restorative surgical solution that enables orthopedic surgeons to treat patient specific osteoarthritic disease. It also provides robotic arm interactive orthopedic system (RIO) consisting of a tactile robotic arm utilizing an integrated bone cutting instrument; and a patient specific visualization component, which offers pre-operative and intra-operative guidance to the orthopedic surgeon, enabling tissue sparing bone removal, and accurate implant insertion and alignment. In 2011, The company was named the No.1 on the Technology Fast 500 as the fastest growing technology company by Deloitte and received the CSSEC Award for loyal, customer-focused staff members presented by the Technology Services Industry Association and ACE Award (Achievement in Customer Excellence) from MarketTools and Fast Tech Award as one of the 25 fastest growing technology companies in South Florida by South Florida Business Journal. MAKO Surgical was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Florida, USA.
Surpass Medical is developing and commercializing next-generation flow diversion technology to treat brain aneurysms using a unique mesh design and delivery system.
As of February 6, 2012, Patton Surgical Corporation was acquired by Stryker Endoscopy. Patton Surgical Corporation develops laparoscopic surgical instrumentation devices for laparoscopic surgeons worldwide. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Austin, Texas.
Concentric Medical headquartered in Mountain View, CA, is a medical device company focused on the design, development and commercialization of minimally invasive medical devices for use in the neurovasculature.
Orthovita is a spine and orthopedic biosurgery company that manufactures and markets orthobiologic and biosurgery products. Its orthobiologics platform offers products for the fusion, regeneration, and fixation of human bones; and the biosurgery platform provides products for controlling intra-operative bleeding. Orthovita sells its products directly, as well as through non-stocking distributors and independent sales agents in the United States; and directly and through independent stocking distributors internationally. The company has strategic partnerships with Kensey Nash Corporation, Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, and Medafor. It was founded in 1992 and is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Porex is the pioneer and global leader in the development and manufacturing of porous plastic products. The Company primarily serves the healthcare and bioscience end markets, and also supports high-performance applications in the consumer and industrial sectors. Porex products serve filtration, venting, wicking, and diffusing functions in applications such as blood filters, catheter vents, specialty filters, writing instrument tips and consumable diagnostic tests.
Ascent Healthcare Solutions was created in December, 2005 through the merger of Alliance Medical Corporation, based in Phoenix, Arizona and Vanguard Medical Concepts, based in Lakeland, Florida. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with production facilities in both Lakeland, Florida and Phoenix, Arizona. Ascent employs approximately 800 highly-trained individuals in these two locations and throughout the United States. Ascent Healthcare Solutions is a privately-held company with a customer base consisting of approximately 1,700 hospitals and surgery centers in the U.S., including most of the medical facilities recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospitals in America. In 2007, they saved these facilities and their patients in excess of $100 million dollars in supply expenses and diverted 3.4 million pounds from community landfills (an estimated $1.6 million in waste savings).
OtisMed is a business unit of Stryker Orthopaedics that is focused on developing customizable instrumentation which has the potential to complement the many benefits that surgeons and patients realize from the Stryker Triathlon Knee System as well as other Stryker implants.
Histogenics is a regenerative medicine company focused on developing and commercializing products in the musculoskeletal segment of the marketplace. Our regenerative medicine platform combines expertise in cell processing, scaffolding, tissue engineering, bioadhesives and growth factors to provide solutions that can be utilized individually or in concert to treat musculoskeletal-related conditions. Our first investigational product candidate, NeoCart®, leverages our platform to provide an innovative treatment in the orthopedic space, specifically cartilage damage in the knee.
Sightline Technologies
Acquisition in 2006
Sightline Technologies Ltd. provides medical products and services. The Company designs, develops, and markets a colonoscope with a disposable tube and sheath, which is used for diagnosing and treating abnormalities in the large intestine. Sightline Technologies primarily operates in Israel.
PlasmaSol is developing sterilization technology for medical instruments and for protecting indoor air quality. Founded in 2000 on non-thermal plasma technology developed at the Stevens Institute of Technology, PlasmaSol has demonstrated capabilities in gas processing, surface modification and a variety of microbiocidal applications. Research projects for DARPA, ONR and Homeland Security have focused on sterilization of a wide variety of potential bio-terror pathogens such as anthrax. Two commercial products have emerged from this work with significant commercial potential.
eTrauma is dedicated to developing medical info-imaging software for the orthopaedic medical specialty that optimizes office workflow and eliminates inefficiencies attributable to managing patient medical data--ultimately enhancing patient care.
Spinecore manufactures artificial lumbar and cervical discs for the treatment of spinal disorders. Spinecore’s products include the CerviCore cervical artificial disc replacement and the FlexiCore intervertebral lumbar artificial disc. The company was established in 2001 and is located in Summit, New Jersey. Spinecore operates as a subsidiary of Stryker Corp. as of August 12, 2004.
Image Guided Technologies
Acquisition in 2000
Image Guided Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of optical localizers for both medical and industrial applications.
Infomedix Communications
Acquisition in 1999
Infomedix Communications is a medical image communication company.
Howmedica
Acquisition in 1998
Howmedica Osteonics Corporation, doing business as Stryker Orthopaedics, develops, manufactures, and distributes orthopedic products and services. It offers hip, knee, upper extremity, trauma, and spinal systems, as well as bone cement and bone substitutes. The company was founded in 1970 and is based in Mahwah, New Jersey. Howmedica Osteonics Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation.
Groupe Bertec designes and manufactures high quality beds, furniture and various accessories for hospitals.
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