Receive a complete Daily History of this Stock You can receive a complete daily file of this issue since 1970 or stock inception. We will email you the file in ASCII format within a few hours or ordering. Product Details | Order

Business Description
Stryker Corporation and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market specialty surgical and medical products, including orthopaedic reconstructive implants. The Company operates in two reportable segments: Orthopaedic Implants, which sells orthopaedic reconstructive, trauma and spinal implants, bone cement and the bone growth factor osteogenic protein-1, and the MedSurg Equipment segment, which sells powered surgical instruments, endoscopic systems, medical video imaging equipment, craniomaxillofacial implants, image-guided surgical systems and hospital beds and stretchers. The Company's Other segment includes Physical Therapy Services and corporate administration.

Financial Information
SYK develops, manufactures and markets specialty surgical and medical products, including orthopaedic implants, powered surgical instruments, endoscopic systems and patient care and handling equipment. For the six months ended 6/30/02, net sales rose 13% to $1.44 billion. Net income rose 29% to $167 million. Results reflect strong shipments of Orthopaedic Implants and MedSurge Equipment, higher revenue from Physical Therapy Services and lower interest expens