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Special Charages and Certain Litigation Charges, Net	3 Months Ended
Special Charages and Certain Litigation Charges, Net	Jul. 26, 2013
Special Charges and Certain Litigation Charges, Net [Abstract]
Special Charges and Certain Litigation Charges, Net	Special Charges and Certain Litigation Charges, Net Special Charges During the three months ended July 26, 2013, consistent with the Company's commitment to improving the health of people and communities throughout the world, the Company made a $40 million charitable contribution to the Medtronic Foundation, which is a related party non-profit organization. During the three months ended July 27, 2012, there were no special charges. Certain Litigation Charges, Net The Company classifies material litigation reserves and gains recognized as certain litigation charges, net. During the three months ended July 26, 2013 and July 27, 2012, there were no certain litigation charges, net.