MAKO Surgical Corp.

MAKO Surgical Corp. was a Florida-based medical device company founded in 2004, evolving from Z-KAT, Inc. It specialized in developing and marketing robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery systems, particularly the RIO (Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic system). This technology enabled orthopedic surgeons to perform precise partial knee and total hip arthroplasty procedures. The company was publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "MAKO" from its IPO in 2008 until its acquisition by Stryker Corporation in December 2013 for $1.65 billion. MAKO held over 300 patents related to robotic devices and was recognized as the fastest-growing technology company in 2011 by Deloitte's Technology Fast 500. The RIO system, also known as MAKOplasty, facilitated minimally invasive joint replacement surgeries, significantly advancing orthopedic solutions through robotics.