Innovation is the successful exploitation of new ideas. It involves incorporating new technologies, design and best practice to deliver exceptional results. At Stryker we focus on developing cutting edge technology that solves problems and improves efficiencies in the operating room, helping you to enhance patient care. Our history of being first to market with successful cutting edge technology is a testimony to our focus on needs-based research and development.

Stryker Firsts:

• 1982 First fully soakable video camera
• 1989 First 3 chip medical camera
• 1992 First EndoSuite^® operating theatre
• 1993 First video capture device (hard drive)
• 1998 First voice activation device in operating theatre
• 2000 First digital video capture with CD
• 2001 First digital medical video camera
• 2002 First digital video capture with DVD writer
• 2003 First Flat Panel monitor to be designed specifically for surgical applications
• 2004 First paediatric insufflator
• 2004 First OR control system with both voice and wireless, colour touch panel control