X0303 4 2009-02-10 0000310764 STRYKER CORP SYK 0001349482 Rude Michael W 2825 AIRVIEW BLVD. KALAMAZOO MI 49002 0 1 0 0 Vice President Common Stock 42.00 2009-02-10 4 A 0 48875 42.00 A 2019-02-09 Common Stock 48875 48875 D Common Stock 2009-02-10 4 A 0 6000 0 A 2019-02-09 Common Stock 6000 6000 D Employee stock option granted pursuant to the Stryker Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan, exercisable as to 20% on each of the first five anniversaries of the date of grant. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stryker common stock. The restricted stock units vest as to 16.67% of the shares on February 10, 2010, 33.33% of the shares on February 10, 2011 and the remaining 50% of the shares on February 10, 2012. Vesting will be accelerated in the event of termination of employment by reason of disability or death but will otherwise cease upon termination of employment or a significant decrease in the reporting person's role and/or responsibilities with Stryker. Michael W. Rude 2009-02-12