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Goodwill (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 2,687
Currency translation adjustments | 40
Goodwill, ending balance | 2,727
Renal |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 408
Currency translation adjustments | 7
Goodwill, ending balance | 415
Hospital Products |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 2,279
Currency translation adjustments | 33
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 2,312

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