Background and Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Mar. 28, 2014 Country	Mar. 29, 2013 Covidien Selling, general and administrative	Mar. 29, 2013 Covidien Selling, general and administrative
Schedule of Basis of Presenation [Line Items]
Number of countries in which entity has a commercial presence	65
Allocated expenses		$ 13.6	$ 25.5

Amount of selling, general and administrative expenses resulting from transactions, excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements, with related party.

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