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Special provisions applicable to divested Biotech participants

The following special rules apply to you if you were employed by Stryker Biotech L.L.C. and ceased to be an employee as a result of the sale of the OP-1 portion of Stryker Biotech L.L.C. (the "OP-1 Divestiture") on the date of the OP-1 Divestiture.
Waiver of certain contribution eligibility requirements
You will be deemed to have satisfied the Plan's eligibility requirements to receive a matching contribution for the 2010 Plan Year.
Full vesting
Your matching contribution account will be fully vested and nonforfeitable as of the date you ceased to be an employee.