Year | Detail |
1941 |
Dr. Stryker creates The Orthopedic Frame Company. |
1946 |
Dr. Stryker incorporates The Orthopedic Frame Company. |
1947 |
Doctor Stryker patented an oscillating saw to simplify the task of cast removal. |
1955 |
Dr. Stryker’s son, Lee, becomes the General Manager of the Company. |
1964 |
Dr. Stryker retired from his medical practice, and the company changed its name to Stryker Corporation. |
1969 |
Lee Stryker became the President. |
1977 |
John Brown became President and Chief Executive Officer of Stryker Corporation. |
1979 |
Stryker acquired Osteonics Corp. and entered the orthopedic implant market. |
1980 |
Dr. Stryker dies at age 85 and John Brown becomes Stryker’s Chairman. |
1981 |
The purchase of SynOptics provides expansion into the endoscopy business. |
1992 |
The company acquired Dimso, SA, which opened opportunities in the spinal fixation field. |
1994 |
Company introduced RUGGED ambulance cots to expand into emergency medical services. |
1996 |
The company acquired Osteo SA and entered into the orthopaedic trauma market. |
1997 |
The company got listed on the New York Stock Exchange after 18 years on NASDAQ. |
1998 |
The company acquired Howmedica, a major player in the worldwide orthopedic market. |
2000 |
The company entered the surgical navigation market. |
2005 |
Stephen MacMillan becomes President and Chief Executive Officer and John Brown takes the role of Chairman of the Board. |
2009 |
The company acquired Ascent Healthcare Solutions, Inc. |
2010 |
John Brown retired as Chairman and Stephen MacMillan becomes Stryker’s third Chairman of the Board. |
2011 |
The company acquired Boston Scientific’s Neurovascular division. |
2012 |
Kevin Lobo becomes President and Chief Executive Officer. |
2013 |
The company acquired Trauson Holdings Company Limited.
|
2013 |
The acquisition of MAKO Surgical Corp. |
2017 |
The company launched Mako Total Knee, combined Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology with the Triathlon Total Knee System. |
2017 |
The company acquired NOVADAQ.
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2018 |
Timothy Scannell is appointed President and Chief Operating Officer. |
2018 |
The company acquired K2M Group Holdings. |
2020 |
The company completed the acquisition of Wright Medical Group, Inc. |
2021 |
Stryker announced the acquisition of OrthoSensor. |
2022 |
The company completed the acquisition of Vocera Communications, Inc. |
2023 |
The company introduced a new minimally invasive system for treating bunions. |