Contingencies and Commitments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended						3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013 Rejuvenate and ABG II Voluntary Recall [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Electrical Network Communications, Hospital Beds [Member] patent	Dec. 31, 2013 Patents Under Reexamination [Member] patent	Dec. 31, 2013 Number of Remaining Patents [Member] patent	Dec. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member] Rejuvenate and ABG II Voluntary Recall [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Minimum [Member] Rejuvenate and ABG II Voluntary Recall [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member] Rejuvenate and ABG II Voluntary Recall [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Zimmer Product Infringement [Member]
Loss Contingency Accrual	$ 80	$ 80
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision	47
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss									790	790	1,235
Estimated Litigation Liability					600
Gain Contingency, Description												228
Loss Contingency, Number of Patents						9	6	3
Operating Leases, Rent Expense		$ 100	$ 98	$ 96