FORTUNE names Stryker one of World’s Most Admired Companies for 19th straight year

For the 19th year in a row, FORTUNE has named us to its World's Most Admired Companies list. This year, we rank #5 in the Medical Products & Equipment Industry category.

FORTUNE compiles the list based on feedback from executives, directors and securities analysts, surveying a total of 680 companies from 30 countries. To create the Medical Products & Equipment industry lists, FORTUNE ranks companies on nine criteria – from investment value and quality of management and products, to social responsibility and ability to attract talent. A company's score must rank in the top half of its industry survey to be listed.