Stryker is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of prosthetic replacement joints. But that’s not all it does. It’s a leading medical technology company, with advanced products such as arms for robotic assisted surgery. The company employs more than 53,000 people and owns 12,000 patents.
The company has three main product lines. The orthopedics segment provides hip and knee implants. The medical surgical segment sells surgical equipment, including robots and other navigational aids, as well as emergency medical equipment and disposable products. The neurotechnology segment provides products for brain and skull surgery.