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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Changes in Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, Beginning balance $ 4,136 $ 4,186
Additions and adjustments 2,330 66
Foreign exchange (110) (116)
Goodwill, Ending balance 6,356 4,136
Orthopaedics    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, Beginning balance 2,344 2,386
Additions and adjustments 72 20
Foreign exchange (44) (62)
Goodwill, Ending balance 2,372 2,344
MedSurg    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, Beginning balance 782 726
Additions and adjustments 2,196 46
Foreign exchange (44) 10
Goodwill, Ending balance 2,934 782
Neuro and Spine    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, Beginning balance 1,010 1,074
Additions and adjustments 62 0
Foreign exchange (22) (64)
Goodwill, Ending balance $ 1,050 $ 1,010