Financing Transactions (Assumed Indebtedness Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data			3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011 Beckman Coulter, Inc. Acquisition [Member]
Fair value of debt at acquisition date	$ 6,427.8	$ 3,372.6	$ 1,600.0
Charges associated with redemption of notes			32.9
Charges associated with redemption of notes, after tax			$ 20.8
Charges associated with redemption of notes, per diluted share			$ 0.03