Stryker announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its OptaBlate basivertebral nerve ablation system (OptaBlate BVN). Portage, Michigan–based Stryker designed OptaBlate BVN for a targeted minimally invasive procedure. It aims to provide long-lasting vertebrogenic pain relief. Stryker says adding OptaBlate BVN to its pain portfolio expands its advanced pain therapy solutions for patients. […]
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The 10 largest orthopedic device companies in the world
A roundup of the largest orthopedic device companies in the world has been a popular feature at MassDevice in recent years, serving as a runup to our sibling site MDO’s annual Medtech Big 100 report. This year, we decided to take it a step further, creating a free, downloadable report with a company-by-company breakdown of […]
Stryker posts strong Q1 results, expects $200M tariff costs
Stryker reported Street-beating financial results and increased its full-year sales forecast, but decreased its profitability guidance due to the Trump Administration’s new import taxes. SYK shares were down more than 2% to $365.56 apiece in morning trading today, the day after the company’s after-hour earnings release. The Portage, Michigan–based orthopedic and surgical device manufacturer reported […]
MassDevice’s Orthopedic Device Companies Special Report
Discover data and news about the largest orthopedic device companies in the world.
A roundup of the largest orthopedic device companies in the world has been a popular feature at MassDevice in recent years — and as a run-up to our annual Medtech Big 100 report on the world’s largest medical device companies. This year, we decided to take it a step further, creating a downloadable report with […]
Medtech stocks sink in trade war
The past week has been tough on the stocks of major medtech companies, which, like many, are figuring out how to manage the Trump administration’s new global trade war. The S&P 500 briefly entered bear market territory today as it swung wildly in response to chaotic news reports about what the administration and other countries […]
Stryker completes sale of U.S. spinal implants business
Stryker announced today that it completed the sale of its U.S. spinal implants business to Viscogliosi Brothers. The sale brings the business to newly formed VB Spine in a move announced by Stryker in January. Portage, Michigan–based Stryker said at the time that it also plans to sell its spine implants businesses in other international […]
The biggest orthopedic device stories out of AAOS 2025
Stryker, Smith+Nephew, J&J, and more had orthopedic innovation announcements at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in San Diego. There was also news about products, data and more at AAOS 2025 last week. [Want to find out more about the present state of the orthopedic device industry? Check out our MassDevice Orthopedic […]
Some medtech stocks hit by tariff turmoil more than others
Among major medtech stocks, Intuitive Surgical, Boston Scientific and Stryker have had an especially rough week amid the Trump administration’s unpredictable tariff moves. On March 4, President Donald Trump followed through on a previous executive order by allowing 25% tariffs (taxes on imports) on Canada and Mexico to go into effect, also doubling taxes on […]
Stryker launches next-gen Mako suite
Stryker announced today that it is commercially launching the next generation of its Mako surgical robotic platform. The orthopedic giant launched its fourth-generation Mako system — Mako 4 — a single robotics platform delivering additional applications and innovation. Stryker designed Mako 4 to offer a premium experience across its Total Hip, Total Knee, Partial Knee […]
10 surgical robotics companies you need to know
Intuitive remains the dominant surgical robotics company — but other companies with savvy strategies are generating buzz and raising money. Surgical robotics experts agree that the most promising technologies provide robotic surgery options that don’t necessarily clash with Intuitive — the decades-long leader in soft-tissue surgery, which launched its next-gen da Vinci 5 system last […]
Stryker’s Inari Medical launches Artex thrombectomy system
Inari Medical — now part of Stryker — announced that it launched its Artix thrombectomy system for arterial thrombectomies. The company built Artix for the distinct needs of the peripheral arterial system, according to a news release. It marks Inari’s inaugural entry into the arterial space. First look: Inari Medical’s Artix thrombectomy system for acute limb […]
