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Stryker is one of the top medical technology companies based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was founded by Dr. Homer Stryker in 1941. Its mission is to characterize in a very simple word "together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.
Stryker is a pioneer medical technology because it was founded on a simple premise if you don’t have the right tools to make them yourself. Stryker segregates its coverage into three reportable market segments: Orthopedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine.
Their products include:-
· Implants used in joint replacement
· Trauma surgeries
· Surgical equipment
· Endoscopic and communication systems
· Patient handling
· Emergency medical equipment’s
· Neurosurgical,
· Neurovascular
· Spinal devices
· And other medical equipment products that are used in a number of medical specialties.
Stryker provides solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of patient and caretakers making sure they have the best products
The good aspects of Stryker:-
1) Quality: - It is first in all that Stryker prefers. They motivated by the provision of creative products and services that make healthcare safer for our clients
2) The People: - Precisely because they hire only the best people who fit their culture and value. While they may not get the smartest or technically-savvy engineers, they tend to place heavy emphasis on people who are executors, team players, and most importantly, leaders.
3) Team Engagement:- Stryker is a very good job in keeping everyone energized, engaged, and happy with a ton of activities that’s why it is considered more of an old- conservative firm, as with another large medical device.
Bad aspects:-
· The company is giving spending a lot on technology.
· Work-life Balance.