Stryker’s manufacturing, shipping disrupted after cyberattack
Stryker’s manufacturing, shipping disrupted after cyberattack
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Publish Date: 2026-03-14 00:17:00
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Stryker said the cyberattack that hit the company this week has disrupted its manufacturing and shipping operations.
The medtech company released the information Thursday night in a statement posted to its website. Stryker did not detail the attack’s impact on its systems, but wrote in the statement that the incident has caused disruptions to order processing, manufacturing and shipping.
“However, we are working diligently to restore our systems and above all, we are committed to ensuring our customers can continue to deliver seamless patient care,” the company said.
Stryker maintained that the incident is contained to its internal Microsoft environment, and there is no malware or ransomware detected.
In a Thursday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Stryker said that it does not believe its patient-related services have been disrupted or that its connected products were impacted by the incident.
Dave Nathans, Stryker’s chief information security officer, provided an update on Thursday to certain customers and other members of the cybersecurity community regarding the attack, according to the filing.
Stryker is collaborating with law enforcement and government agencies to share intelligence about the incident.
CEO Kevin Lobo, in a letter to employees posted on LinkedIn Thursday, said Stryker has fully contained the attack, and the company is in the restoration phase.
In a Thursday note to investors, J.P. Morgan analysts said they spoke with Stryker about the attack.
“Procedures around the world still took place yesterday, and while management isn’t yet ready to comment on whether or not there will be an impact, our impression is that it will ultimately be minor,” the analysts wrote. “There could be the potential for spotty disruptions as systems are restored, and if a material impact does occur, Stryker has an obligation to disclose it when it is estimable and known. So,…
