310764--2/20/2009--STRYKER

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The Company's inability to maintain adequate working relationships with healthcare professionals could have a negative impact on the Company's future operating results. The Company's inability to continue to hire and retain key employees could have a negative impact on the Company's future operating results. Stricter pricing guidelines for the Orthopaedic Implants industry could have a negative impact on the Company's future operating results. The Company's operating results could be negatively impacted by changes in its excess and obsolete inventory reserves. The Company's operating results could be negatively impacted if it is unable to capitalize on research and development spending. The Company's operating results could be negatively impacted by future changes in the allocation of income to each of the income tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The Company's operating results could be negatively impacted by future product liability claims, unfavorable court decisions, regulatory compliance or legal settlements. The Company's operating results could be negatively impacted by economic, political or other developments in countries in which the Company does business.

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310764--2/20/2009--STRYKER_CORP