Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Net Income	$ 1,169,927		$ 1,270,994	$ 1,317,610
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(18,435)	[1]	(117,083)	330
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans	(118,115)	[2]	(62,228)	(130,461)
Unrealized gain on investments, net of amounts recognized	26	[2]	420
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of amounts realized	4,713	[2]	(33,200)	44,884
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax	(131,811)		(212,091)	(85,247)
Comprehensive Income	$ 1,038,116		$ 1,058,903	$ 1,232,363

[1] Foreign currency translation adjustments that were attributable to goodwill in fiscal years 2012 and 2011 were $13,657 and $(12,525), respectively. The adjustments primarily affected goodwill reported within the Medical segment.

[2] Amounts are net of tax.