Medtronic paid the most to surgeons, followed by Stryker and DePuy Synthes. Below is a breakdown of general and research payments.
1. Medtronic
General: $2 billion
Research: $6.3 million
2. Stryker
General: $74.8 million
Research: $6.8 million
3. DePuy Synthes
General: $65.6 million
Research: $281,891
4. Zimmer Biomet
General: $62.9 million
Research: $4.9 million
5. Smith+Nephew
General: $33.8 million
Research: $6.1 million
6. NuVasive
General: $16.6 million
Research: $274,289
7. Wright Medical Technology
General: $11.8 million
Research: $487,081
