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Contingencies and Commitments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 12, 2017 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2010 patent
Rejuvenate and ABG II Voluntary Recall |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Insurance recoveries |  |  | $ 232 |  |
Rejuvenate and ABG II Voluntary Recall | Minimum |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Estimate of possible loss |  |  | 2,304 |  |
Rejuvenate and ABG II Voluntary Recall | Minimum | Insurance Settlement |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Estimate of possible loss |  |  | 2,072 |  |
Rejuvenate and ABG II Voluntary Recall | Maximum |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Estimate of possible loss |  |  | 2,539 |  |
Rejuvenate and ABG II Voluntary Recall | Maximum | Insurance Settlement |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Estimate of possible loss |  |  | $ 2,307 |  |
Zimmer Product Infringement |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of patents infringed upon | patent |  |  |  |  | 3
Value of damages awarded | $ 164 |  |  | $ 76 |
Gain (loss) related to litigation settlement |  | $ 54 |  |  |

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