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Latest personal protection system offers customizable helmet and three toga choices
PORTAGE, Mich.
, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stryker (NYSE:SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced the launch of its Steri-Shield 8 personal protection system, the latest in its personal protective equipment (PPE). Steri-Shield 8 was designed through years of research, testing and collaboration with real-world users.
“Over the last 30 years, we have relentlessly innovated our personal protection system to address the needs of today’s professionals and prioritize the safety and well-being of care team members and patients,” said Bill Scott, vice president and general manager of Stryker’s Orthopaedic Instruments business. “As the personal protection system leader in the market, we’re pleased to introduce the Steri-Shield 8 system to further enhance protection and wearability.”
The Steri-Shield 8 personal protection system includes a helmet with three points of contact for a customizable fit, a sleeker battery, a more efficient charging station and three toga styles.
Key features include:
- An intuitively designed helmet with three points of securement for an adjustable fit and a ponytail path to accommodate long-haired users
- Enhanced visibility, with a brighter helmet light and a 22% wider field of vision than the past generation*
- A fan design that targets the front and back of users’ necks to keep them cool
- Three toga styles with AAMI level 4 (2012) protection in all critical zones, providing the highest fluid and microbial barrier for healthcare professionals*
For more information, visit: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/orthopaedic-instruments/products/steri-shield-8.html
About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside our customers around the world, we impact more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com.
*Stryker internal data
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Beth Sizemore
Sr. Director, Strategic Communications, Instruments
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