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Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Intangible amortization expense $ 20us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets $ 21us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets $ 40us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets $ 42us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets  
GenCell Biosystems [Member]          
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Increase in intangible assets         81us-gaap_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssets
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= bdx_GenCellBiosystemsMember
CRISI Medical Systems Inc [Member]          
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Increase in intangible assets $ 49bdx_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedDevelopedTechnology
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= bdx_CrisiMedicalSystemsIncMember
  $ 49bdx_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedDevelopedTechnology
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= bdx_CrisiMedicalSystemsIncMember