Summary of Cash Activity and Reserve Adjustments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended			108 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charge	$ 285	$ 130	$ (6)
Severance and Other Employee Related Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reserve, beginning balance	116	127	244
Charge	221	120	44
Reserve adjustments	(14)	(32)	(54)
Utilization	(164)	(89)	(88)
CTA	5	(10)	(19)
Reserve, ending balance	164	116	127	$ 127
COLLEAGUE and SYNDEO Infusion Pumps
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges and adjustments in 2005 through 2014			700	700
Reserve adjustments	(4)	(7)
Utilization	$ (3)	(8)	(678)
Reserves, ending balance		$ 7	$ 22	$ 22