Stryker finally getting some momentum with the MAKO business

Mako's Q4 turnaround has Stryker feeling confident (MassDevice)
With 20 placements of Mako's surgical robots in the final quarter of 2014, Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo is confident in the $1.7 billion acquisition – and in Stryker's ability to integrate future acquisitions.
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) posted a stellar quarter of sales for the robotic surgical system it acquired in its $1.7 billion deal for Mako Surgical.
The Kalamazoo, Mich.-based orthopedic giant said this week that it placed 20 Mako systems into hospitals during the 3 months ended Dec. 31 – a 150% increase over Q3 and more than were sold du...