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Business Combinations and Divestitures Business Combinations and Divestitures (Table 1) (Details) (Synthes, Inc [Member], USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended |
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Jun. 14, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 29, 2013
Synthes, Inc [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Aquirees Common Stock Outstanding | 118.7 |  |
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid | $ 6,902 |  |
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions |  | 13,335 |
Fair value of consideration transferred | $ 20,237 |  | $ 20,237
Exchange rate used for acquisition | 0.95674 |  |
Common Stock Share Price | $ 65.45 |  |

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