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46 Dollar amounts in millions except per share amounts or as otherwise specified SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS STRYKER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F Additions Deductions Description Balance at Beginning of Period Charged to Costs & Expenses Describe (a) Describe (b) Balance at End of Period DEDUCTED FROM ASSET ACCOUNTS Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Year ended December 31, 2013 $ 58 $ 21 $ 11 $ (4 ) $ 72 Year ended December 31, 2012 $ 56 $ 10 $ 8 $ — $ 58 Year ended December 31, 2011 $ 57 $ 9 $ 9 $ 1 $ 56 (a) Uncollectible amounts written off, net of recoveries. (b) Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates.