Stryker Mako — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Stryker |
|---|---|
| Model | Mako |
| Year | 2019 |
| Category | Medical |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Price (USD) | $1000000–$1500000 |
| Dimensions | 90cm L × 75cm W × 170cm H |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, WiFi |
| Country of origin | US |
Key features
- CT-based 3D pre-operative planning
- Real-time haptic boundary feedback
- Knee and hip arthroplasty
- Intraoperative bone tracking
- Patient-specific implant planning
- 1,200+ systems globally
- Stryker implant ecosystem
What is it?
Stryker Mako is a robotic arm-assisted surgical system for knee and hip arthroplasty, combining CT-based 3D pre-operative planning with real-time haptic boundary guidance to improve implant positioning accuracy.
Who is it for?
- Orthopaedic surgeons performing total knee, partial knee, and total hip replacement
- Hospitals competing for orthopaedic surgery volume by offering robotic-assisted procedures
- Ambulatory surgery centres adding robotic orthopaedic capability
- Patients seeking improved implant positioning accuracy and patient-specific surgical plans
Key specs
- Planning: CT-based 3D pre-operative
- Guidance: real-time haptic boundary feedback
- Procedures: total knee, partial knee, total hip
- Implants: Stryker implant system only
- Tracking: intraoperative bone movement
- Installed base: 1,200+ systems globally
How it compares
Vs Zimmer ROSA: Mako uses CT-based pre-operative planning for patient-specific anatomy; ROSA uses intraoperative registration. Mako has a larger installed base and longer clinical evidence record. ROSA avoids pre-operative CT radiation and cost.
Limitations
- Requires pre-operative CT scan — adding cost and patient radiation exposure
- Limited to Stryker implant systems — no competitor implant compatibility
- $1M–$1.5M capital cost limits access to smaller hospitals
- Soft tissue balancing still relies on surgeon judgement
FAQ
How much does the Stryker Mako cost?
The Stryker Mako system is priced at approximately $1M–$1.5M for hospital acquisition. Contact Stryker for formal pricing based on configuration and implant contract terms.
What is the Stryker Mako used for?
Mako is a robotic arm-assisted surgical system for total knee, partial knee, and total hip arthroplasty, using CT-based 3D planning and real-time haptic feedback to guide surgeons in precise implant placement.
What are the key specs of the Stryker Mako?
Mako uses CT-based pre-operative 3D planning, provides real-time haptic boundary feedback to prevent cutting outside planned zones, tracks bone movement during surgery, and is used exclusively with Stryker orthopaedic implants.
Who uses the Stryker Mako?
Mako is used by orthopaedic surgeons performing knee and hip replacement in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centres seeking to improve implant positioning accuracy and patient-specific surgical planning.
How does Mako compare to Zimmer ROSA?
Mako uses CT-based pre-operative planning for patient-specific bone anatomy versus Zimmer ROSA which uses intraoperative registration. CT planning gives Mako more accurate pre-surgical data; ROSA's registration approach avoids pre-operative CT radiation exposure.