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Stryker completes sale of U.S. spinal implants business

Key Takeaway: Stryker has completed the divestiture of its U.S. spinal implants business to Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC, which will operate as VB Spine, LLC. This move is intended to enhance Stryker's strategic focus on areas with greater innovation and growth potential. The company emphasized its ongoing commitment to the spine market through its remaining business segments and partnership with VB Spine. Future transfers of international markets to VB Spine are planned, pending regulatory approvals.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Strengthened strategic focus on core businesses.
  • Enhanced opportunities for innovation and long-term growth.
  • Continued commitment to the spine market through partnerships.

Full Press Release Details

Portage, Michigan, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today that it has completed the sale of its U.S. spinal implants business to Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC, as part of the newly formed company VB Spine, LLC.
“The sale of our spinal implants business enhances our strategic focus, positioning us to meet evolving customer needs and invest where we see the greatest opportunity for innovation and long-term growth,” said Kevin Lobo, Chair and CEO, Stryker. “We remain committed to the spine space through our Interventional Spine, Neurotechnology and Enabling Technologies businesses, as well as our strategic partnership with VB Spine. We’re grateful to our Spine team members for their contributions and confident they’re well positioned for continued success.”
VB Spine will have exclusive access to Mako Spine and Copilot for use with its implants in spine procedures.
Certain international markets are expected to transfer to VB Spine at later dates, subject to the completion of all legal and regulatory requirements and required consultations with employees and/or employee representatives.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside our customers around the world, we impact more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com.
For investor inquiries:
Jason Beach, Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations at 269-385-2600 or jason.beach@stryker.com
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who acquired Stryker's spinal implants business?

Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC, through the new company VB Spine, LLC.

What is Stryker's focus after the sale of its spinal implants?

Stryker aims to focus on innovation and long-term growth in medical technologies.

Will VB Spine have access to any Stryker technologies?

Yes, VB Spine will have exclusive access to Mako Spine and Copilot for spine procedures.

What is the expected status of international markets?

Certain international markets will transfer to VB Spine later after legal requirements.

How many patients do Stryker's technologies impact annually?

Stryker's products impact over 150 million patients each year.

Last updated: Apr 1, 2025