Stryker

Stryker

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+0.05 -55
Industry: Medical Technology and Equipment
Listing country: United States
Year added: 2018

Incorporated in 1941 and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, Stryker is a prominent player in the medical technology industry. The company excels in various business categories including Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, as well as Neurotechnology and Spine. Stryker markets its products primarily under its own name, which has become its primary brand. Stryker has also made notable advancements in surgical technology with the MAKO robotic arm-assisted surgery platform, which is specifically used in orthopedic procedures. In addition, the Howmedica Osteonics brand is well-known for its orthopedic implants. While Stryker operates on a global scale, its most significant markets are in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Japan. Additionally, the company’s products and services reach a multitude of other countries across the world. (Powered by AI)

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Stryker

Research and development (R&D) investments save lives and improve health security8. New medical technologies are needed to overcome long-standing health challenges8. To divert flow along weak vessels, stents are placed in them by surgeons10. A Flo...

Abdulmajeed V. February 16th, 2024
28 ratings
Stryker

According to a report from the WHO, one of the leading causes of deaths and disability globally is the adverse effects of unsafe health care3. People in underserved countries are deprived of basic surgeries, due to a lack of medical equipment2. Su...

Henna B. November 14th, 2023
84 ratings
Stryker

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. On average, the stat...

Ajay A. October 16th, 2023
18 ratings
Stryker

In 2022 3.32 billion people were employed globally1. Job creation assists society in many ways, such as eliminating poverty and bringing economic stability that eventually leads to new taxpayers2. It also gives opportunities for personal growth an...

Deborah D. August 13th, 2023
20 ratings
Stryker

Minorities' underrepresentation in workplaces and society results in low socioeconomic status and low-paying jobs1,3. When minorities become well-represented, their status such as educational attainment, financial security, and subjective percepti...

Paul A. June 12th, 2023
18 ratings
Stryker

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) trap the Sun’s heat and cause a rise in temperature and sea level, extreme weather conditions, and climate change1. In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to about 40.8 billion tonnes (t) of CO2e2. Industries must develop...

Paul A. April 13th, 2023
20 ratings
Stryker

According to the ILO, "gender balance is defined as 40-60% of either gender" 1;pxii. Increased women's participation in the workforce increases female purchasing power, equality in family relationships, and female entrepreneurship3. In the medical...

Paul A. December 8th, 2023
26 ratings
Stryker

In 2019, the world generated 53.6 million tonnes (t) of electronic waste (e-waste), reflecting a growth of 21% since 5 years ago1. On average, only 17.4% of all e-waste (19.4Mn t) globally is recycled & the rest ends up in landfills or is not reco...

Dolapo J. April 5th, 2023
24 ratings
Stryker

Medical devices are needed for secure and excellent prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of illnesses1. The Journal of Public Health Research has further published that technology significantly drives healthcare2. These are also kn...

Angeliki A. August 10th, 2022
20 ratings
Stryker

Around $3 trillion is spent on healthcare globally every year, and a huge amount of this money is drained into corruption in the healthcare sector1. The costs of health care are already high in the US and other parts of the world2. Corruption in t...

Meenakshi N. February 19th, 2021
38 ratings

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