Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 04, 2014 Subsequent Event [Member] claims
Commitments and Contingencies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Accrual for legal matters that are probable and estimable	$ 945		$ 945		$ 607
Litigation Settlement, Expense	139	76	399	206
Agreement in principle to settle the defibrillator class action	3		3
Product liability cases or claims related to mesh product						24,000
Product liability cases or claims related to mesh product - Canada						20
Product liability cases or claims related to mesh product - United Kingdom						10
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	5,500		5,500
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value	$ 308