Goodwill (Goodwill By Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	$ 16,398.4	$ 16,038.2
Test & Measurement
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	3,327.4	3,266.9
Environmental
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	2,035.9	1,851.4
Life Sciences & Diagnostics
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	6,382.3	6,304.8
Dental
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	2,236.8	2,196.6
Industrial Technologies
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	$ 2,416.0	$ 2,418.5