<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000310764-25-000010.txt : 20250204
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000310764-25-000010
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20250131
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250204
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250204

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			STRYKER RONDA E
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001242914
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13149
		FILM NUMBER:		25590280

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2825 AIRVIEW BLVD
		CITY:			KALAMAZOO
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			49002

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			STRYKER CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000310764
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	08 Industrial Applications and Services
		IRS NUMBER:				381239739
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MI
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1941 STRYKER WAY
		CITY:			PORTAGE
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			49002
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2693852600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1941 STRYKER WAY
		CITY:			PORTAGE
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			49002
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        <footnote id="F1">This amendment is being filed to correct the number of shares sold (and applicable transaction prices) on January 31, 2025.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $390.39 to $391.38, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $391.385 to $392.35, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $392.38 to $393.23, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $393.38 to $394.375, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $394.38 to $395.37, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F7">The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $395.39 to $396.385, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F8">The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $396.39 to $397.23, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.</footnote>
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        <signatureName>/s/ Austin Y. Ke, attorney-in-fact for Ronda E. Stryker</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2025-02-04</signatureDate>
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