# Stryker signs definitive agreement to acquire ZuriMED

Stryker has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ZuriMED, developer of the FiberLocker System for rotator cuff augmentation. The acquisition strengthens Stryker's shoulder portfolio.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-05-25
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: FiberLocker System, rotator cuff augmentation technology
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Stryker](https://endata.com/companies/15355.md) (acquirer)
- [Boston Scientific](https://endata.com/companies/15966.md) (target)
- [ZuriMED](https://endata.com/companies/32154.md) (target)

## Sources

- [business.sherbrookerecord.com](https://business.sherbrookerecord.com/sherbrookerecord/article/gnwcq-2026-8-31-stryker-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-zurimed-to-enhance-its-shoulder-offering), 2018-05-25: "Stryker has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ZuriMED, developer of the FiberLocker System, a commercialized technology that provides a novel approach for rotator cuff augmentation designed for increased biomechanical strength."
- [beckershospitalreview.com](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/supply-chain/a-new-medical-device-giant-stryker-makes-takeover-bid-for-boston-scientific/), 2018-06-12: "It remains unclear whether Boston Scientific is receptive to the proposal by Stryker, but if a deal proceeds, it would be one of the largest medical device transactions on record."

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