Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Changes in Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill, Beginning balance	$ 2,142	$ 2,072
Goodwill acquired	1,669	75
Goodwill, Transfers	0
Foreign currency translation effects and other	33	(5)
Goodwill, Ending balance	3,844	2,142
Reconstructive
Goodwill, Beginning balance	691	685
Goodwill acquired	1,559	8
Goodwill, Transfers	(17)
Foreign currency translation effects and other	(6)	(2)
Goodwill, Ending balance	2,227	691
MedSurg
Goodwill, Beginning balance	513	510
Goodwill acquired	2	0
Goodwill, Transfers	(9)
Foreign currency translation effects and other	0	3
Goodwill, Ending balance	506	513
Neurotechnology and Spine
Goodwill, Beginning balance	938	877
Goodwill acquired	108	67
Goodwill, Transfers	26
Foreign currency translation effects and other	39	(6)
Goodwill, Ending balance	$ 1,111	$ 938