Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	May 07, 2014 Subsequent Event [Member] claims
Commitments and Contingencies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Accrual for legal matters that are probable and estimable	$ 596		$ 607
litigation-related charges (credits)	7	(130)
Agreement in principle to settle the defibrillator class action	$ 3
Product liability cases or claims related to mesh product				20,000