Stryker signs definitive agreement to acquire Amplitude Vascular Systems to add next-generation IVL technology to peripheral vascular portfolio

PORTAGE, Mich., USA – April 13, 2026 – Stryker (NYSE:SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Amplitude Vascular Systems, Inc. (AVS), a privately held medical technology company developing a next-generation intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) platform designed to treat calcified peripheral arterial disease.

The acquisition will strengthen Stryker’s Peripheral Vascular (PV) portfolio by adding revascularization technology. Once cleared for use in applicable markets, the product will complement Stryker’s existing PV offerings and support the company’s strategy to expand its presence in arterial disease treatment.

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