Stryker

Stryker is a global medical technologies company, founded in 1941, that develops and delivers products and services across three segments: MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics. The work spans medical device engineering and a set of technical domains including neurovascular and neurological technologies, surgical technologies, endoscopy, joint replacement, sports medicine, acute care medical equipment and healthcare communications. The MedSurg segment serves acute care and surgical settings; Neurotechnology addresses neurovascular and neurological conditions; Orthopaedics covers joint replacement and sports medicine solutions.

In 2024 the company reported global sales of $22.6 billion and invested $1.5 billion in research and development. It holds 14,200 patents. Its products reach more than 150 million patients a year, and it maintains operations in 75 countries.

The company describes its culture as built on integrity, accountability, people and performance, with an environment in which innovation is expected to thrive and employees are empowered to affect healthcare outcomes. Stryker traces its origins to a small orthopaedic device manufacturer founded by Dr. Homer Stryker, from which it has grown into a diversified medical technology business.