XML 65 R11.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT

Special Charges and Certain Litigation Charges, Net	6 Months Ended
Special Charges and Certain Litigation Charges, Net	Oct. 24, 2014
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 and six months ended October 24, 2014, consistent with the Company's commitment to improving the health of people and communities throughout the world, the Company made a $100 million charitable cash contribution to meet the multi-year funding needs of the Medtronic Foundation. The Medtronic Foundation is a related party non-profit organization. During the three months ended October 25, 2013, there were no special charges. During the six months ended October 25, 2013, the Company made a $40 million charitable contribution to the Medtronic Foundation. Certain Litigation Charges, Net The Company classifies material litigation reserves and gains recognized as certain litigation charges, net. During the three and six months ended October 24, 2014, there were no certain litigation charges, net. During the three and six months ended October 25, 2013, the Company recorded certain litigation charges, net of $24 million, which includes $12 million related to patent litigation and $12 million related to Other Matters litigation.