Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	Jul. 01, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents	$ 551,583	$ 1,632,980
Trade accounts receivable, net	3,099,418	2,159,503
Inventories:
Finished goods	1,115,452	582,331
Work in process	314,060	185,658
Raw material and supplies	635,537	412,194
Total inventories	2,065,049	1,180,183
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	838,750	1,070,215
Total current assets	6,554,800	6,042,881
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,583,010 and $1,462,686, respectively	2,226,119	1,160,886
Investment in joint venture	533,136	511,283
Other assets	1,247,548	696,498
Goodwill	14,741,004	10,482,998
Other intangible assets, net	6,210,769	3,322,584
Total assets	31,513,376	22,217,130
Current Liabilities:
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	47,932	40,761
Trade accounts payable	1,515,113	1,169,185
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	2,718,251	2,110,756
Total current liabilities	4,281,296	3,320,702
Other long-term liabilities	4,151,630	2,339,755
Long-term debt	6,524,931	2,783,907
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock - $0.01 par value	7,585	7,295
Additional paid-in capital	3,746,995	2,412,401
Retained earnings	11,997,077	10,945,928
Accumulated other comprehensive income	737,839	345,386
Total Danaher stockholders' equity	16,489,496	13,711,010
Non-controlling interest	66,023	61,756
Total stockholders' equity	16,555,519	13,772,766
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 31,513,376	$ 22,217,130