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Derivative Instruments at Gross Fair Value as Reflected in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) (Level 2, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 27, 2014
Sep. 28, 2013
Foreign exchange contracts | Other Current Assets    
Derivative assets:    
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Foreign exchange contracts | Accrued expenses    
Derivative liabilities:    
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities 81us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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Interest rate contracts | Other Current Assets    
Derivative assets:    
Fair Value of Derivative Assets 81us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign exchange contracts | Other Current Assets    
Derivative assets:    
Fair Value of Derivative Assets 1,332us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign exchange contracts | Accrued expenses    
Derivative liabilities:    
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities 41us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest rate contracts | Other Current Assets    
Derivative assets:    
Fair Value of Derivative Assets 81us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange contracts | Other Current Assets    
Derivative assets:    
Fair Value of Derivative Assets 222us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange contracts | Accrued expenses    
Derivative liabilities:    
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities 40us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate contracts | Other Current Assets    
Derivative assets:    
Fair Value of Derivative Assets $ 0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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[1] The fair value of derivative assets is measured using Level 2 fair value inputs and is recorded as other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2] The fair value of derivative liabilities is measured using Level 2 fair value inputs and is recorded as accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.