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Earnings per Share - Additional Information (Detail) (CareFusion [Member])
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended
Mar. 17, 2015
CareFusion [Member]
 
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Line Items]  
Common shares issued 15.9us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesAcquisitions
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