Stryker

History

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.
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.