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Contingencies and Commitments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	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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