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      "city": "Portage",
      "state": "MI",
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      "classification": "Class II",
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      "product_type": "Devices",
      "event_id": "66456",
      "recalling_firm": "Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation",
      "address_1": "4100 E Milham Ave",
      "address_2": "N/A",
      "postal_code": "49002-9704",
      "voluntary_mandated": "Voluntary: Firm initiated",
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