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Intangible assets excluding goodwill - Text Details (Detail) € in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2018 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2017 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2016 EUR (€)
Intangible assets excluding goodwill - Text Details (Detail) [Line Items] |  |  |
Intangible assets other than goodwill | € 3,589 | € 3,322 | € 3,552
Brand names, customer relationships, technology and other intangible assets [Member] |  |  |
Intangible assets excluding goodwill - Text Details (Detail) [Line Items] |  |  |
Weighted average expected remaining life | 9.3 | 9.6 |
Customer-related intangible assets [member] |  |  |
Intangible assets excluding goodwill - Text Details (Detail) [Line Items] |  |  |
Intangible assets other than goodwill | € 934 | € 1,004 | € 1,241
Customer-related intangible assets [member] | Sleep & Respiratory Care [Member] |  |  |
Intangible assets excluding goodwill - Text Details (Detail) [Line Items] |  |  |
Intangible assets other than goodwill | € 278 | € 315 |
Remaining amortisation period of intangible assets material to entity | 5 | 6 |

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