FORM 10-C
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549
Report by issuer of securities quoted on The Nasdaq Stock market,
filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 and Rule 13a-17 or 15d-17 thereunder.
EXACT NAME OF ISSUER AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Stryker Corporation
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2725 Fairfield Road,
Kalamazoo, MI 49002
ISSUER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 616/385-2600
I. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
1. Title of security: Common Stock
2. Number of shares outstanding before the change: 48,337,677
3. Number of shares outstanding after the change: 96,670,954
4. Effective date of change: June 10, 1996
5. Method of change: Two-for-One Stock Split
June 19, 1996
David J. Simpson
Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
and Secretary
