Stryker's Mako Surgical Robot Unveils New Features to Drive Medtech Innovation

Stryker Corporation, a globally recognized medical technology company, is showcasing the latest in joint replacement technology and updated features of its Mako Surgical Robotics platform at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting (AAOS 2024) on February 13th, 2024.

Mako Surgical Robot Introduces New Features

The Mako Surgical Robot is a key innovation from Stryker that provides patients with safer and more effective surgical treatment options through precise surgical planning and execution.New features of the Mako Surgical Robot include Direct Anterior Reconstruction Technology (DART), a technology designed to reduce intraoperative fluoroscopy in direct anterior hip replacement surgery. As part of the DART ecosystem, Mako SmartRobotics fully demonstrates the accuracy of surgical planning for total hip arthroplasty without the use of fluoroscopy, Stryker said.

In addition, Stryker announced that the Mako robotics platform will undergo a major application expansion in 2024. The Company expects to launch the Mako Spine in the second half of 2024 and the Mako Shoulder in late 2024.In March 2023, Stryker also launched the Mako Total Knee 2.0 with a direct-to-patient marketing campaign.

To further enhance the surgeon's surgical experience, Stryker is developing an app called myMako. Designed for Apple Vision Pro and iPhone mobile users, the app is designed to optimize the surgeon's experience with Mako SmartRobotics™ in and out of the operating room. With the myMako app, surgeons can visualize and conduct in-depth reviews of a patient's Mako surgical plan from anywhere, at any time, providing an immersive visual experience.

Katherine Truppi, president of Stryker's Joint Replacement Division, said Stryker is always striving to innovate, which is reflected in the technologies showcased at the AAOS conference. These technologies are further evidence of Stryker's ability to build solutions that provide better healthcare for our customers and their patients. Stryker looks forward to continuing this journey of innovation to enhance the company's joint replacement products and solutions and to expand digital solutions.

About myMako

myMako is the mobile application associated with the Mako Surgical Robotic System. It was designed to provide patients with a better pre- and post-operative experience and to give them a better understanding of their surgical procedure and recovery plan. myMako app features and functionality include personalized pre-operative planning, pre-operative education and preparation, real-time tracking of the surgical procedure, and post-operative recovery coaching.

Mako Surgical Robotics

Since the introduction of the Mako Surgical Robot in 2006 and the Mako Total Knee (Total Knee Replacement Surgical Robot) in 2017, Stryker has held an industry leadership position with the Mako SmartRobotics, transforming the orthopaedic industry with its revolutionary technology and clinical outcomes. The Mako gives surgeons the ability to place patient-unique anatomical implants. To date, the Mako surgical robot has completed installations in 35 countries and has performed more than one million surgeries worldwide. 

In 2023, Stryker unveiled a new chapter in Mako SmartRobotics™ with the announcement of Mako Total Knee 2.0, a total knee replacement surgical robot. Mako Total Knee 2.0 is based on Mako SmartRobotics™ and its three key components- -CT-based 3D planning, AccuStop™ haptic technology and Insightful data analysis. Patients undergoing robotic total knee, total hip and partial knee replacement surgery have better surgical outcomes compared to manual surgery.

Stryker Corporation

Stryker Corporation is one of the world's largest orthopedic and medical technology companies, headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, with 14 manufacturing, research and development, and sales offices worldwide and more than 16,000 employees. The company's products include joint replacement, trauma, craniofacial, spine, surgical devices, neurosurgery, ear, nose and throat, interventional pain management, minimally invasive surgery, navigational surgery, intelligent operating rooms and networked communications, biotechnology, medical beds, and first-aid pushchairs.