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.

You will be deemed to have satisfied the Plan's eligibility requirements to receive a discretionary contribution and matching contribution for the 2010 Plan Year.

Your discretionary contribution account and matching contribution account will be fully vested and nonforfeitable as of the date you ceased to be an employee.