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Document and Entity Information
Oct. 29, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Oct. 29, 2019
Entity Registrant Name STRYKER CORP
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MI
Entity Tax Identification Number 38-1239739
Entity Address, Address Line One 2825 Airview Boulevard
Entity Address, City or Town  Kalamazoo,
Entity Address, State or Province MI
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 49002
City Area Code (269)
Local Phone Number 385-2600
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity File Number 000-09165
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000310764
Common Stock, $.10 Par Value  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of each class Common Stock, $.10 Par Value
Trading Symbol SYK
Security Exchange Name NYSE
1.125% Notes due 2023  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of each class 1.125% Notes due 2023
Trading Symbol SYK23
Security Exchange Name NYSE
2.125% Notes due 2027  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of each class 2.125% Notes due 2027
Trading Symbol SYK27
Security Exchange Name NYSE
2.625% Notes due 2030  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of each class 2.625% Notes due 2030
Trading Symbol SYK30
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Floating Rate Notes due 2020  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of each class Floating Rate Notes due 2020
Trading Symbol SYK20A
Security Exchange Name NYSE