Stryker invests $400m into CMR Surgical; secures future buyout option

Stryker Corporation has invested $400 million in CMR Surgical, a UK-based developer of robotic surgical systems for soft tissue procedures, and secured an option to acquire the company in the future. The investment provides Stryker access to the robotic-assisted surgery market and establishes a path toward potential full ownership of CMR Surgical's technology platform.