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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

                                               

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 24, 2011

 

                                               

 

 

STRYKER CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Michigan

0-9165

38-1239739

(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

File Number)

Identification No.)

   

2825 Airview Boulevard, Kalamazoo, Michigan

49002

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  269.385.2600

 

                                               

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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ITEM 5.02

DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;

APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS

OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

 

On May 24, 2011, Michael P. Mogul informed the Company of his intention to resign from his position as Group President, Orthopaedics and all other positions with the Company, effective June 10, 2011 in order to accept the role of Chief Executive Officer of DJO Global, Inc.

 

 

ITEM 8.01

OTHER EVENTS.

 

On May 31, 2011, Stryker Corporation announced the appointment of Kevin Lobo, Group President, Neurotechnology and Spine, to the role of Group President, Orthopaedics.  A copy of the press release announcing the appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

ITEM 9.01

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

(d)   

Exhibits

   

99.1  Press release dated May 31, 2011

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

STRYKER CORPORATION

(Registrant)

 

 

May 31, 2011                                                              /s/ CURT R. HARTMAN

Date                                                                            Curt R. Hartman

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer