Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 27, 2013 Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A.	Nov. 30, 2012 Covidien	Nov. 30, 2012 Covidien Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A.
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Percentage of ownership in MIFSA	100.00%	100.00%
MIFSA cash contribution from Covidien			$ 45