Stryker Completes Acquisition of MOLLI Surgical Inc.

Stryker Acquires NICO Corporation

September 20, 2024

Medical Devices

Stryker has completed the acquisition of NICO Corporation, a privately held developer of minimally invasive neurosurgical systems including BrainPath and Myriad. The purchase expands Stryker's neurotechnology portfolio and strengthens its capabilities in tumor resection and treatment of intracerebral hemorrhage (stroke) worldwide.

Hologic Acquires Bolder Surgical for $160 Million

October 14, 2021

Medical Devices

Hologic, Inc. agreed to acquire Bolder Surgical, a Colorado-based developer of advanced energy vessel sealing and dissection devices, for approximately $160 million and has completed the previously announced transaction. The acquisition adds laparoscopic vessel sealing, dividing and dissecting devices (including pediatric-focused 3 mm and 5 mm tools) to Hologic’s Surgical portfolio, enabling capability expansion and broader commercialization into OB/GYN and hospital markets; Bolder was expected to generate about $10 million of product revenue in the calendar year.

Stryker Corporation Acquires Vocera Communications

February 23, 2022

Healthcare Services

Stryker Corporation completed the acquisition of Vocera Communications, Inc., a provider of clinical communication and workflow solutions, with the effective date of the transaction on February 23, 2022. The deal integrates Vocera's digital care-coordination platform and wearable communication devices into Stryker’s medical technology portfolio; the announcement also triggered change-of-control rights for holders of Vocera's convertible notes.

Solis Mammography Acquires St. Louis Breast Center

October 14, 2025

Healthcare Services

Solis Mammography, the nation’s largest independent provider of specialized breast health services, has acquired St. Louis Breast Center, marking Solis’s entrance into the St. Louis market and the state of Missouri. The acquisition expands Solis’s footprint into its 23rd major market and positions the company to build on the center’s 15-year history of providing breast imaging and diagnostic services.

Stryker Acquires Vertos Medical Inc.

August 22, 2024

Medical Devices

Stryker has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vertos Medical Inc., a privately held company that develops the minimally invasive Mild® procedure for treating lumbar spinal stenosis. The acquisition expands Stryker’s interventional pain management and minimally invasive treatment portfolio and extends its reach into ambulatory surgery centers; the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions.

VB Spine Acquires Stryker’s Spinal Implants Business in Australia and New Zealand

July 31, 2025

Medical Devices

VB Spine LLC has completed the acquisition of Stryker’s spinal implants business in Australia and New Zealand. The deal marks VB Spine’s first market entry outside the United States; LifeHealthcare will remain the exclusive distributor across both countries, and Viscogliosi Brothers LLC and Viscogliosi Brothers Watermark LLC are equity investors in VB Spine.