Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

STRYKER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Column A	Column B		Column C		Column D		Column E			Column F
			Additions		Deductions
Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs & Expenses		Describe (a)		Describe (b)			Balance at End of Period
DEDUCTED FROM ASSET ACCOUNTS
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:
Year ended December 31, 2011	$	57	$	9	$	9	$	1		$	56
Year ended December 31, 2010	$	66	$	19	$	30	$	(2	)	$	57
Year ended December 31, 2009	$	44	$	28	$	7	$	(1	)	$	66

(a) Uncollectible amounts written off, net of recoveries.

(b) Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates.