Stryker Debuts Mako RPS Handheld Robotics for Total Knee with Limited Release
Stryker has initiated a limited market release of its Mako RPS handheld robotic system for Total Knee, compatible with the Triathlon® Total Knee System and integrated into the Q Guidance multi-specialty platform. Mako RPS offers intraoperative planning and active adjustment technology, extending Mako robotics into a new handheld segment.
1. Limited Market Release of Mako RPS
Stryker has commenced a limited market release of Mako RPS, its first handheld robotic system for Total Knee procedures. The offering is fully compatible with the Triathlon® Total Knee System and integrates seamlessly into the Q Guidance multi-specialty platform at surgical sites.
2. Advanced Intraoperative Planning and Active Adjustment
Mako RPS features advanced intraoperative planning tools and a robotically enabled saw with patented active adjustment technology. This system responds to a surgeon’s hand movements to maintain alignment with the surgical plan, eliminating the need for cutting blocks.
3. Expansion into Handheld Robotics Segment
This launch represents Mako’s entry into a new handheld robotics platform, building on nearly 20 years of orthopaedic robotics expertise and over 2 million procedures performed across 46 countries. It targets surgeons seeking robotic precision combined with the familiarity of manual power tools.
4. Strategic Implications for Stryker
By broadening its robotics portfolio to include handheld systems, Stryker aims to attract a wider surgeon base and drive future adoption of its robotic solutions. This expansion could support incremental revenue growth in the Orthopaedics division as robotics become standard of care.