Segments of Business and Geographic Areas (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2011	Jul. 04, 2010	Jul. 03, 2011	Jul. 04, 2010
Segment of Business and Geographic Areas (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring expense	$ 589		$ 589
Pharmaceutical [Member]
Segment of Business and Geographic Areas (Textuals) [Abstract]
Litigation Expense	290	115	540	202
Medical Devices and Diagnostics [Member]
Segment of Business and Geographic Areas (Textuals) [Abstract]
Litigation Expense		42		1,542
Restructuring expense	676		676
Litigation and additional DePuy ASR Hip recall costs	$ 127		$ 223