Stryker Launches Triathlon Gold, Mako Shoulder and BPX Power Tools
Stryker rolled out Triathlon Gold and a Medial Stabilized insert for its Triathlon Total Knee System and expanded its Mako SmartRobotics platform with Mako Shoulder and handheld RPS at AAOS 2026 conference. It also added BPX cordless extremity tools and TPX HD systems, broadening its orthopedics technology portfolio.
1. Product Launch Overview
At the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Stryker unveiled next-generation enhancements to its Triathlon Total Knee System and expanded its Mako SmartRobotics ecosystem. The showcase reaffirmed the company’s commitment to integration across implants, robotics and power tools to address evolving surgical needs.
2. Triathlon System Enhancements
Triathlon Gold, produced via additive manufacturing with a Titanium nitride surface and cementless technology, caters to patients with metal sensitivity and supports both cemented and cementless workflows. The new Medial Stabilized insert combines enhanced joint stability and natural rotational kinematics with full compatibility on the Mako SmartRobotics platform.
3. Robotics and Power Tools Expansion
Stryker fully commercialized Mako Shoulder for primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty on its Mako 4 system, with full rollout expected in second-half 2026, and introduced a handheld Mako Robotic Power System for total knee procedures. The BPX cordless micro power tool and TPX HD system further diversify the portfolio, targeting extremities and complex joint revisions with specialized attachments.
4. Strategic and Market Impact
These product launches deepen Stryker’s integration between implants, robotics and tools, raising switching costs for hospitals and creating cross-selling opportunities. The expanded technology-driven offering positions the company for sustained revenue growth, broader procedural options and strengthened long-term market share gains.