10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ______ TO ______.

Commission File Number: 1-12441

ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota	41-1276891
(State or other jurisdiction	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)

One St. Jude Medical Drive, St. Paul, Minnesota 55117

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(651) 756-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. x Yes ¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

x Yes ¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer x	Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

¨ Yes x No

The number of shares of common stock, par value $.10 per share, outstanding on July 27, 2012 was 313,970,108.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM		DESCRIPTION	PAGE
	PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1.	Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings		1
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income		2
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets		3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		4
	Note 1 – Basis of Presentation		5
	Note 2 – New Accounting Pronouncements		5
	Note 3 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets		5
	Note 4 – Inventories		6
	Note 5 – Debt		6
	Note 6 – Commitments and Contingencies		8
	Note 7 – Special Charges		11
	Note 8 – Net Earnings Per Share		14
	Note 9 – Other Income (Expense), Net		14
	Note 10 – Income Taxes		14
	Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments		15
	Note 12 – Derivative Financial Instruments		17
	Note 13 – Segment and Geographic Information		17
2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		20
	Overview		20
	New Accounting Pronouncements		21
	Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates		21
	Segment Performance		21
	Results of Operations		24
	Liquidity		26
	Debt and Credit Facilities		27
	Share Repurchases		29
	Dividends		29
	Commitments and Contingencies		29
	Cautionary Statements		29
3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		30
4.	Controls and Procedures		30
	PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
1.	Legal Proceedings		31
1A.	Risk Factors		31
6.	Exhibits		31
	Signature		32
	Index to Exhibits		33

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In millions, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Net sales	$	1,410		$	1,446		$	2,805		$	2,822
Cost of sales:
Cost of sales before special charges	367			384			725			749
Special charges	16			11			39			11
Total cost of sales	383			395			764			760
Gross profit	1,027			1,051			2,041			2,062
Selling, general and administrative expense	494			514			984			1,027
Research and development expense	173			176			348			352
Purchased in-process research and development charges	—			4			—			4
Special charges	22			32			69			32
Operating profit	338			325			640			647
Other income (expense), net	(25		)	(25		)	(48		)	(52		)
Earnings before income taxes	313			300			592			595
Income tax expense	69			59			136			121
Net earnings	$	244		$	241		$	456		$	474
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.78		$	0.73		$	1.45		$	1.45
Diluted	$	0.78		$	0.72		$	1.44		$	1.43
Cash dividends declared per share:	$	0.23		$	0.21		$	0.46		$	0.42
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	313.9			328.6			314.8			326.9
Diluted	315.2			332.6			316.4			330.7

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

1

ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Net earnings	$	244		$	241		$	456		$	474
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes	4			(1		)	6			1
Reclassification of realized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes	(3		)	—			(5		)	—
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes	(84		)	22			(46		)	109
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(83		)	21			(45		)	110
Total comprehensive income	$	161		$	262		$	411		$	584

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

2

ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except par value and share amounts)

	June 30, 2012
	(Unaudited)			December 31, 2011
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,214		$	986
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $100 at June 30, 2012 and $101 at December 31, 2011	1,350			1,367
Inventories	621			624
Deferred income taxes, net	230			232
Other current assets	172			182
Total current assets	3,587			3,391
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	2,553			2,454
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,140		)	(1,066		)
Net property, plant and equipment	1,413			1,388
Goodwill	2,945			2,953
Intangible assets, net	822			856
Other assets	419			417
TOTAL ASSETS	$	9,186		$	9,005
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Current debt obligations	$	81		$	83
Accounts payable	135			202
Dividends payable	72			67
Income taxes payable	—			1
Employee compensation and related benefits	303			305
Other current liabilities	409			403
Total current liabilities	1,000			1,061
Long-term debt	2,882			2,713
Deferred income taxes, net	264			279
Other liabilities	511			477
Total liabilities	4,657			4,530
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)	—			—
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock ($1.00 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding)	—			—
Common stock ($0.10 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 313,938,978 and 319,615,965 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)	31			32
Additional paid-in capital	56			43
Retained earnings	4,471			4,384
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Cumulative translation adjustment	(48		)	(2		)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	19			18
Total shareholders’ equity	4,529			4,475
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	9,186		$	9,005

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

3

ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings	$	456		$	474
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	141			148
Amortization of debt premium, net	(5		)	(2		)
Inventory step-up amortization	—			30
Stock-based compensation	37			38
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(1		)	(9		)
Purchased in-process research and development charges	—			4
Gain on sale of investment	(9		)	—
Deferred income taxes	(13		)	(16		)
Other, net	32			12
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	(15		)	(48		)
Inventories	(5		)	(48		)
Other current assets	12			44
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(35		)	(57		)
Income taxes payable	(6		)	14
Net cash provided by operating activities	589			584
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(128		)	(163		)
Proceeds from sale of investments	12			—
Other investing activities, net	(25		)	(19		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(141		)	(182		)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock issued	51			242
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	1			9
Common stock repurchased, including related costs	(300		)	(309		)
Dividends paid	(139		)	(69		)
Issuances of commercial paper borrowings, net	174			46
Borrowings under debt facilities	—			78
Payments under debt facilities	—			(78		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(213		)	(81		)
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(7		)	12
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	228			333
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	986			500
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,214		$	833

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

4

ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of St. Jude Medical, Inc. (St. Jude Medical or the Company) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Operating results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. Preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and footnotes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 (2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K).

NOTE 2 – NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income, which eliminates the option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity. ASU 2011-05, as amended, requires an entity to present items of net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous statement – referred to as the statement of comprehensive income – or in two separate, but consecutive, statements. Each component of net income and each component of other comprehensive income is required to be presented with subtotals for each and a grand total for total comprehensive income. The updated guidance does not change the calculation of earnings per share. The Company adopted ASU 2011-05 and ASU 2011-12, as amended, Presentation of Comprehensive Income: Reclassifications of Items of Other Comprehensive Income, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012.

NOTE 3 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for each of the Company’s reportable segments (see Note 13) for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were as follows (in millions):

	CRM/NMD			CV/AF			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	1,235		$	1,718		$	2,953
Foreign currency translation and other	(2		)	(6		)	(8		)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	1,233		$	1,712		$	2,945

5

The following table provides the gross carrying amount of other intangible assets and related accumulated amortization (in millions):

	June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Purchased technology and patents	$	931	$	306	$	922	$	276
Customer lists and relationships	60		36		48		25
Trademarks and tradenames	24		11		24		8
Licenses, distribution agreements and other	6		4		6		4
	$	1,021	$	357	$	1,000	$	313
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Acquired IPR&D	$	109			$	120
Trademarks and tradenames	49				49
	$	158			$	169

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to market its AMPLATZER™ Vascular Plug 4 technology acquired in connection with its AGA Medical, Inc. acquisition in November 2010. As a result of the approval, the Company reclassified $11 million of acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) from an indefinite-lived intangible asset to a purchased technology definite-lived intangible asset.

NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES

The Company’s inventories consisted of the following (in millions):

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Finished goods	$	424	$	438
Work in process	54		54
Raw materials	143		132
	$	621	$	624

NOTE 5 – DEBT

The Company’s debt consisted of the following (in millions):

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
2.20% senior notes due 2013	$	458	$	461
3.75% senior notes due 2014	700		699
2.50% senior notes due 2016	521		518
4.875% senior notes due 2019	495		495
1.58% Yen-denominated senior notes due 2017	102		104
2.04% Yen-denominated senior notes due 2020	160		164
Yen-denominated credit facility	81		83
Commercial paper borrowings	446		272
Total debt	2,963		2,796
Less: current debt obligations	81		83
Long-term debt	$	2,882	$	2,713

Expected future minimum principal payments under the Company’s debt obligations are as follows: $531 million in 2013; $700 million in 2014; $446 million in 2015; $500 million in 2016; $102 million in 2017; and $660 million in years thereafter.

Senior Notes Due 2013: On March 10, 2010, the Company issued $450 million principal amount of 3-year, 2.20% unsecured senior notes (2013 Senior Notes) that mature in September 2013. The majority of the net proceeds from the issuance of the 2013 Senior Notes was used to retire outstanding debt obligations. Interest payments are required on a semi-annual basis. The

6

2013 Senior Notes were issued at a discount, yielding an effective interest rate of 2.23% at issuance. The Company may redeem the 2013 Senior Notes at any time at the applicable redemption price. The debt discount is being amortized as interest expense through maturity.

Concurrent with the issuance of the 2013 Senior Notes, the Company entered into a 3-year, $450 million notional amount interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedge of the changes in fair value of the Company’s fixed-rate 2013 Senior Notes. On November 8, 2010, the Company terminated the interest rate swap and received a cash payment of $19 million. The gain from terminating the interest rate swap agreement has been reflected as an increase to the carrying value of the debt and is being amortized as a reduction of interest expense resulting in a net average interest rate of 0.8% that will be recognized over the remaining term of the 2013 Senior Notes.

Senior Notes Due 2014: On July 28, 2009, the Company issued $700 million principal amount of 5-year, 3.75% unsecured senior notes (2014 Senior Notes) that mature in July 2014. Interest payments are required on a semi-annual basis. The 2014 Senior Notes were issued at a discount, yielding an effective interest rate of 3.78% at issuance. The debt discount is being amortized as interest expense through maturity. The Company may redeem the 2014 Senior Notes at any time at the applicable redemption price.

Senior Notes Due 2016: On December 1, 2010, the Company issued $500 million principal amount of 5-year, 2.50% unsecured senior notes (2016 Senior Notes) that mature in January 2016. The majority of the net proceeds from the issuance of the 2016 Senior Notes was used for general corporate purposes including the repurchase of the Company’s common stock. Interest payments are required on a semi-annual basis. The 2016 Senior Notes were issued at a discount, yielding an effective interest rate of 2.54% at issuance. The debt discount is being amortized as interest expense through maturity. The Company may redeem the 2016 Senior Notes at any time at the applicable redemption price.

Concurrent with the issuance of the 2016 Senior Notes, the Company entered into a 5-year, $500 million notional amount interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedge of the changes in fair value of the Company’s fixed-rate 2016 Senior Notes. On June 7, 2012, the Company terminated the interest rate swap and received a cash payment of $24 million. The gain from terminating the interest rate swap agreement has been reflected as an increase to the carrying value of the debt and is being amortized as a reduction of interest expense resulting in a net average interest rate of 1.3% that will be recognized over the remaining term of the 2016 Senior Notes.

Senior Notes Due 2019: On July 28, 2009, the Company issued $500 million principal amount of 10-year, 4.875% unsecured senior notes (2019 Senior Notes) that mature in July 2019. Interest payments are required on a semi-annual basis. The 2019 Senior Notes were issued at a discount, yielding an effective interest rate of 5.04% at issuance. The debt discount is being amortized as interest expense through maturity. The Company may redeem the 2019 Senior Notes at any time at the applicable redemption price.

1.58% Yen-Denominated Senior Notes Due 2017: On April 28, 2010, the Company issued 7-year, 1.58% unsecured senior notes in Japan (1.58% Yen Notes) totaling 8.1 billion Japanese Yen (the equivalent of $102 million at June 30, 2012 and $104 million at December 31, 2011). The principal amount of the 1.58% Yen Notes recorded on the balance sheet fluctuates based on the effects of foreign currency translation. Interest payments are required on a semi-annual basis and the entire principal balance is due on April 28, 2017.

2.04% Yen-Denominated Senior Notes Due 2020: On April 28, 2010, the Company issued 10-year, 2.04% unsecured senior notes in Japan (2.04% Yen Notes) totaling 12.8 billion Japanese Yen (the equivalent of $160 million at June 30, 2012 and $164 million at December 31, 2011). The principal amount of the 2.04% Yen Notes recorded on the balance sheet fluctuates based on the effects of foreign currency translation. Interest payments are required on a semi-annual basis and the entire principal balance is due on April 28, 2020.

Yen–Denominated Credit Facilities: In March 2011, the Company borrowed 6.5 billion Japanese Yen (the equivalent of $81 million at June 30, 2012 and $83 million at December 31, 2011) under uncommitted credit facilities with two commercial Japanese banks that provide for borrowings up to a maximum of 11.25 billion Japanese Yen. The principal amount reflected on the balance sheet fluctuates based on the effects of foreign currency translation. Half of the borrowings bear interest at Yen LIBOR plus 0.275% and mature in June 2013 and the other half of the borrowings bear interest at Yen LIBOR plus 0.25% and mature in March 2013. The maturity dates of each credit facility automatically extend for a one-year period, unless the Company elects to terminate the credit facility.

Other Available Borrowings: In December 2010, the Company entered into a $1.5 billion unsecured committed credit facility (Credit Facility) that it may draw on for general corporate purposes and to support its commercial paper program. The Credit Facility expires in February 2015. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest initially at LIBOR plus 0.875%, subject to adjustment in the event of a change in the Company’s credit ratings. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility.

7

The Company’s commercial paper program provides for the issuance of short-term, unsecured commercial paper with maturities up to 270 days. The Company’s outstanding commercial paper balance was $446 million at June 30, 2012 and $272 million at December 31, 2011. During the first six months of 2012, the Company’s weighted average effective interest rate on its commercial paper borrowings was approximately 0.23%. Any future commercial paper borrowings would bear interest at the applicable then-current market rates. The Company classifies all of its commercial paper borrowings as long-term debt, as the Company has the ability to repay any short-term maturity with available cash from its existing long-term, committed Credit Facility.

NOTE 6 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation

Silzone® Litigation and Insurance Receivables: The Company has been sued in various jurisdictions beginning in March 2000 by some patients who received a heart valve product with Silzone® coating, which the Company stopped selling in January 2000. The Company has vigorously defended against the claims that have been asserted and will continue to do so with respect to any remaining claims.

The Company's outstanding Silzone cases consist of two class actions in Ontario, one individual case in Ontario and one proposed class action in British Columbia by the provincial health insurer. In Ontario, a trial on common issues commenced in February 2010 in a class action case involving Silzone patients. In June 2012, the Court in that case ruled in the Company's favor on all nine common class issues and the Court ruled the case should be dismissed. The Court of Appeal for the Province of Ontario granted the plaintiff's request seeking to extend the time for filing a notice of appeal to September 14, 2012. An additional case seeking class action status in Ontario was originally stayed in 2003 pending resolution of the class action that went through the common issue proceeding, and the Company will seek dismissal of both class action matters when it seeks to have the Court effectuate its June 2012 order finding that a class action in Ontario involving Silzone products should be dismissed. The proposed class action lawsuit by the British Columbia provincial health insurer seeks to recover the cost of insured services furnished or to be furnished to patients who were also class members in a British Columbia class action that was resolved in 2010. Although that lawsuit remains pending in the British Columbia court, there has not been any activity since 2010. The individual case in Ontario requests damages in excess of $1 million (claiming unspecified special damages, health care costs and interest). Based on the Company’s historical experience, the amount ultimately paid, if any, often does not bear any relationship to the amount claimed.

The Company has recorded an accrual for probable legal costs, settlements and judgments for Silzone related litigation. The Company is not aware of any unasserted claims related to Silzone-coated products. For all Silzone legal costs incurred, the Company records insurance receivables for the amounts that it expects to recover based on its assessment of the specific insurance policies, the nature of the claim and the Company’s experience with similar claims. The Company’s current and final insurance layer for Silzone claims consists of $13 million of remaining coverage with two insurance carriers. To the extent that the Company’s future Silzone costs (the material components of which are settlements, judgments, legal fees and other related defense costs) exceed its remaining insurance coverage, the Company would be responsible for such costs. The Company has not recognized an expense related to any potential future damages as they are not probable or reasonably estimable at this time.

The following table summarizes the Company’s Silzone legal accrual and related insurance receivable at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in millions):

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Silzone legal accrual	$	4	$	22
Silzone insurance receivable	$	3	$	15

Volcano Corporation & LightLab Imaging Litigation: The Company’s subsidiary, LightLab Imaging, has pending litigation with Volcano Corporation (Volcano) and Axsun Technologies, Inc. (Axsun), a subsidiary of Volcano, in the Superior Court of Massachusetts and in state court in Delaware. LightLab Imaging makes and sells optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging systems. Volcano is a LightLab Imaging competitor in medical imaging. Axsun makes and sells lasers and is a supplier of lasers to LightLab Imaging for use in OCT imaging systems. The lawsuits arise out of Volcano’s acquisition of Axsun in December 2008. Before Volcano acquired Axsun, LightLab Imaging and Axsun had worked together to develop a tunable laser for use in OCT imaging systems. While the laser was in development, LightLab Imaging and Axsun entered into an agreement pursuant to which Axsun agreed to sell its tunable lasers exclusively to LightLab in the field of human coronary artery imaging for a certain period of time.

After Volcano acquired Axsun in December 2008, LightLab Imaging sued Axsun and Volcano in Massachusetts, asserting a number of claims arising out of Volcano’s acquisition of Axsun. In January 2011, the Court ruled that Axsun’s and Volcano’s

8

conduct constituted knowing and willful violations of a statute that prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices or acts of unfair competition, entitling LightLab Imaging to double damages, and furthermore, that LightLab Imaging was entitled to recover attorneys’ fees. In February 2011, Volcano and Axsun were ordered to pay the Company for reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and double damages, which Volcano paid to the Company in July 2011. The Court also issued certain injunctions against Volcano and Axsun when it entered its final judgment.

In Delaware, Axsun and Volcano commenced an action in February 2010 against LightLab Imaging, seeking a declaration as to whether Axsun may supply a certain light source for use in OCT imaging systems to Volcano. Axsun’s and Volcano’s position is that this light source is not a tunable laser and hence falls outside Axsun’s exclusivity obligations to Volcano. LightLab Imaging’s position, among other things, is that this light source is a tunable laser. Though the trial of this matter was expected to occur in early 2011, in a March 2011 ruling, the Delaware Court postponed the trial of this case because Axsun and Volcano did not yet have a finalized light source product to present to the Court.

In May 2011, LightLab Imaging initiated a lawsuit against Volcano and Axsun in the Delaware state court. The suit seeks to enforce LightLab Imaging’s exclusive contract with Axsun, to prevent Volcano from interfering with that contract, to bar Axsun and Volcano from using LightLab Imaging confidential information and trade secrets, and to prevent Volcano and Axsun from violating a Massachusetts statute prohibiting unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to LightLab Imaging’s tunable laser technology. In October 2011, LightLab Imaging filed an amended and supplemental complaint in this action, and in early November 2011, the Company received Volcano and Axsun’s response, including motions to dismiss some of the claims and stay the prosecution of other claims. In May 2012, the Court granted Volcano's motion to stay the proceedings until Volcano provides notice of its intent to begin clinical trials or engage in other public activities with an OCT imaging system that uses a type of light source that is in dispute in the lawsuit. Volcano is under an order to provide such a notice at least 45 days before beginning such trials or engaging in such activities.

Volcano Corporation & St. Jude Medical Patent Litigation: In July 2010, the Company filed a lawsuit in federal district court in Delaware against Volcano for patent infringement. In the suit, the Company asserted five patents against Volcano and seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages. The infringed patents are part of the St. Jude Medical PressureWire® technology platform, which was acquired as part of St. Jude Medical’s purchase of Radi Medical Systems in December 2008. Volcano has filed counterclaims against the Company in this case, alleging certain St. Jude Medical patent claims are unenforceable and that certain St. Jude Medical products infringe four Volcano patents. The Company believes the assertions and claims made by Volcano are without merit. The hearing on the proper constructions of the patent claims, and for all dispositive motions is scheduled for September 2012. Trial on liability issues in this case is scheduled for October 2012. On July 31, 2012, the Court issued an order organizing the case into two separate trials, explaining that the case involving the five patents the Company has asserted against Volcano will be tried in a one week jury trial beginning October 15, 2012, and that the case involving the four patents Volcano has asserted against the Company will be tried in a one week jury trial beginning on October 22, 2012.

March 2010 Securities Class Action Litigation: In March 2010, a securities class action lawsuit was filed in federal district court in Minnesota against the Company and certain officers on behalf of purchasers of St. Jude Medical common stock between April 22, 2009 and October 6, 2009. The lawsuit relates to the Company’s earnings announcements for the first, second and third quarters of 2009, as well as a preliminary earnings release dated October 6, 2009. The complaint, which seeks unspecified damages and other relief as well as attorneys’ fees, alleges that the Company failed to disclose that it was experiencing a slowdown in demand for its products and was not receiving anticipated orders for CRM (Cardiac Rhythm Management) devices. Class members allege that the Company’s failure to disclose the above information resulted in the class purchasing St. Jude Medical stock at an artificially inflated price. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims asserted in this lawsuit. In December 2011, the Court issued a decision denying a motion to dismiss filed by the defendants in October 2010. The defendants filed their answer in January 2012, and the discovery phase in the case has begun.

June 2012 Securities Class Action Litigation: On June 14, 2012, a securities class action lawsuit was filed in federal district court in Minnesota against the Company and a company officer for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all purchasers of the publicly traded securities of the Company between December 15, 2010 and April 4, 2012 who were damaged thereby. The complaint, which seeks unspecified damages and other relief as well as attorneys' fees, alleges that the Company failed to disclose information concerning its Riata, QuickFlex and QuickSite leads. Class members allege that the Company's failure to disclose this information resulted in the class purchasing St. Jude Medical stock at an artificially inflated price. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims asserted in this lawsuit. The lawsuit is in a very early stage and is awaiting appointment of a lead plaintiff and lead counsel to represent the putative class.

Other than disclosed above, the Company has not recorded an expense related to any potential damages in connection with these litigation matters because any potential loss is not probable or reasonably estimable. Additionally, other than disclosed above, the Company cannot reasonably estimate a loss or range of loss, if any, that may result from these litigation matters.

Regulatory Matters

9

The FDA inspected the Company’s manufacturing facility in Minnetonka, Minnesota at various times between December 8 and December 19, 2008. On December 19, 2008, the FDA issued a Form 483 identifying certain observed non-conformity with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) primarily related to the manufacture and assembly of the Safire™ ablation catheter with a 4 mm or 5 mm non-irrigated tip. Following the receipt of the Form 483, the Company’s AF (Atrial Fibrillation) division provided written responses to the FDA detailing proposed corrective actions and immediately initiated efforts to address the FDA’s observations of non-conformity. The Company subsequently received a warning letter dated April 17, 2009 from the FDA relating to these non-conformities with respect to this facility. Following re-inspection by the FDA in early 2012, the Company has now completed the corrective actions to adequately address the issues noted in the warning letter and the associated restrictions are no longer applicable.

The FDA inspected the Company’s Plano, Texas manufacturing facility at various times between March 5 and April 6, 2009. On April 6, 2009, the FDA issued a Form 483 identifying certain observed nonconformities with cGMP. Following the receipt of the Form 483, the Company’s Neuromodulation division provided written responses to the FDA detailing proposed corrective actions and immediately initiated efforts to address FDA’s observations of nonconformity. The Company subsequently received a warning letter dated June 26, 2009 from the FDA relating to these non-conformities with respect to its Neuromodulation division’s Plano, Texas and Hackettstown, New Jersey facilities.

With respect to this warning letter, the FDA notes that it will not grant requests for exportation certificates to foreign governments or approve pre-market approval applications for Class III devices to which the quality system regulation deviations are reasonably related until the violations have been corrected. The Company is working cooperatively with the FDA to resolve all of its concerns.

Customer orders have not been and are not expected to be impacted while the Company works to resolve the FDA’s concerns. The Company is working diligently to respond timely and fully to the FDA’s requests. While the Company believes the issues raised by the FDA can be resolved without a material impact on the Company’s financial results, the FDA has recently been increasing its scrutiny of the medical device industry and raising the threshold for compliance. The government is expected to continue to scrutinize the industry closely with inspections, and possibly enforcement actions, by the FDA or other agencies. The Company is regularly monitoring, assessing and improving its internal compliance systems and procedures to ensure that its activities are consistent with applicable laws, regulations and requirements, including those of the FDA.

Other Matters

Boston U.S. Attorney Investigation: In December 2008, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston delivered a subpoena issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG) requesting the production of documents relating to implantable cardiac rhythm device and pacemaker warranty claims. In June 2012, without an admission of liability, the Company agreed to settle this matter and paid $4 million. The settlement resolves allegations that the Company failed to properly apply warranty credits for certain purchases by the U.S. Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs.

U.S. Department of Justice - Civil Investigative Demand: In March 2010, the Company received a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. The CID requests documents and sets forth interrogatories related to communications by and within the Company on various indications for tachycardia implantable cardioverter defibrillator systems (ICDs) and a National Coverage Decision issued by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Similar requests were made of the Company’s major competitors. The Company has produced all documents and information requested in the CID. The Company has not recorded an expense related to any potential damages in connection with this matter because any potential loss is not probable or reasonably estimable. The Company cannot reasonably estimate a loss or range of loss, if any, that may result from this matter.

The Company is also involved in various other lawsuits, claims and proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business.

Product Warranties

The Company offers a warranty on various products, the most significant of which relates to its ICDs and pacemakers systems. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred under its warranties and records a liability in the amount of such costs at the time the product is sold. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the number of units sold, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and cost per claim. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary.

10

Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and July 2, 2011 were as follows (in millions):

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Balance at beginning of period	$	37	$	27		$	36		$	25
Warranty expense recognized	1		3			3			6
Warranty credits issued	—		(1		)	(1		)	(2		)
Balance at end of period	$	38	$	29		$	38		$	29

Other Commitments

The Company has certain contingent commitments to acquire various businesses involved in the distribution of the Company’s products and to pay other contingent acquisition consideration payments. While it is not certain if and/or when these payments will be made, as of June 30, 2012, the Company estimates it could be required to pay approximately $11 million in future periods to satisfy such commitments. Refer to Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations of the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.

NOTE 7 – SPECIAL CHARGES

Special Charges

The Company recognizes certain transactions and events as special charges in its consolidated financial statements. These charges (such as impairment charges, restructuring charges and certain litigation charges) result from facts and circumstances that vary in frequency and impact on the Company’s results of operations. In order to enhance segment comparability and reflect management’s focus on the ongoing operations of the Company, special charges are not reflected in the individual reportable segments operating results.

During the first and second quarters of 2012, the Company incurred special charges totaling $70 million and $38 million, respectively. Of the $70 million and $38 million of special charges recognized, $42 million and $30 million, respectively, related primarily to restructuring actions to realign certain activities in the Company’s CRM business and sales and selling support organizations. The formalized plan for these actions was announced in the second quarter of 2011 and included phasing out CRM manufacturing and research and development (R&D) operations in Sweden, reducing the Company’s workforce and rationalizing product lines. The charges incurred to date include employee termination costs and asset write-off and impairment charges associated with inventory, fixed assets and intangible assets.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company also agreed to settle a dispute on licensed technology for the Company’s Angio-Seal™ vascular closure devices. In connection with this settlement, which resolved all disputed claims and included a fully-paid perpetual license, the Company recognized a $28 million settlement expense which it classified as a special charge. The Company also recognized a $12 million licensed technology intangible asset to be amortized over the technology’s remaining patent life.

11

A summary of the activity related to the 2011 and 2012 special charges and restructuring accrual is as follows (in millions):

	Employee Termination Costs			Inventory Charges			Fixed Asset Charges			Intangible Asset Charges			Other			Total
Balance at January 1, 2011	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Special charges	82			20			26			52			39			219
Non-cash charges used	—			(20		)	(26		)	(52		)	(1		)	(99		)
Cash payments	(27		)	—			—			—			(15		)	(42		)
Foreign exchange rate impact	(1		)	—			—			—			—			(1		)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	54		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	23		$	77
Special charges	16			9			—			—			45			70
Non-cash charges used	—			(9		)	—			—			—			(9		)
Cash payments	(20		)	—			—			—			(15		)	(35		)
Balance at March 31, 2012	$	50		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	53		$	103
Special charges	13			3			—			5			17			38
Non-cash charges used	—			(3		)	—			(5		)	(4		)	(12		)
Cash payments	(14		)	—			—			—			(21		)	(35		)
Foreign exchange rate impact	(2		)	—			—			—			(1		)	(3		)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	47		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	44		$	91

Employee Termination Costs: In connection with the staged phase-out of CRM manufacturing and R&D operations in Sweden, the Company began recognizing severance costs and other termination benefits during 2011 for over 650 employees in accordance with ASC Topic 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations whereby certain employee termination costs are recognized over the employees’ remaining future service period. Additionally, during 2011, the Company recognized certain severance costs for 550 employees after management determined that such severance and benefits were probable and estimable, in accordance with ASC Topic 712, Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits. Of the total $82 million of employee termination costs recorded in 2011, $9 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company recognized additional severance costs and other termination benefits for nearly 50 employees after management determined that such severance and benefits were probable and estimable, in accordance with ASC Topic 712, Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits. Of the total $16 million of employee termination costs recorded during the first quarter of 2012, $5 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company recognized additional severance costs and other termination benefits for approximately 70 employees after management determined that such severance and benefits were probable and estimable, in accordance with ASC Topic 712, Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits. Of the total $13 million of employee termination costs recognized during the second quarter of 2012, $5 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

Inventory Charges: The Company recorded $9 million and $3 million of inventory obsolescence charges during the first and second quarters of 2012, respectively, primarily associated with the rationalization of product lines in our CRM and Neuromodulation (NMD) businesses. The Company also recognized $20 million of inventory obsolescence charges during 2011. All inventory charges were classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

Fixed Asset Charges: The Company recorded $26 million of impairment and accelerated depreciation charges during 2011, of which $12 million related to an impairment charge to write-down the Company’s CRM manufacturing facility in Sweden to its fair value. The impairment charge was recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant and Equipment after it was determined that its remaining undiscounted future cash flows did not exceed its carrying value. Of the $26 million charge, $9 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

Intangible Asset Charges: The Company recorded $52 million of intangible asset impairment charges during 2011, of which $49 million related to intangible assets acquired in connection with legacy acquisitions of businesses involved in the distribution of the Company’s products. Due to the changing dynamics of the U.S. healthcare market, specifically as it relates to hospital purchasing practices, the Company determined that the fair value of these intangible assets did not exceed their carrying values and recognized a $49 million impairment charge.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company determined that certain intangible assets in the Company's Atrial Fibrillation

12

(AF) and Cardiovascular (CV) businesses were considered impaired as their future expected undiscounted cash flows did not exceed the carrying value of the related assets. As a result, the Company recognized a $5 million impairment charge to write-down the intangible assets to their fair value.

Other Charges: During 2011, the Company recognized $21 million of charges associated with other CRM restructuring actions which included $13 million of pension settlement charges associated with the termination of Sweden’s defined benefit pension plan and $4 million of idle facility costs incurred during 2011 from transitioning CRM manufacturing operations in Sweden to cost-advantaged locations. The Company also recognized $7 million of contract termination costs, $4 million of legal settlement costs and $7 million of other costs. Of the total $39 million recorded as other charges, $10 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company recognized $45 million of other special charges which included the $28 million license dispute settlement charge, $9 million of restructuring related and realignment charges associated with the Company’s CRM business and sales and selling support organizations (of which $3 million related to idle facility costs in Sweden), $4 million of contract termination costs and $4 million of other costs. Of the total $45 million of other charges, $9 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company recognized $17 million of other special charges which included $13 million of restructuring related and realignment charges associated with the Company’s CRM business and sales and selling support organizations (of which $4 million related to idle facility costs in Sweden) and $4 million of contract termination costs. Of the total $17 million of other charges, $7 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

13

NOTE 8 – NET EARNINGS PER SHARE

The table below sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share (in millions, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 30, 2011
Numerator:
Net earnings	$	244	$	241	$	456	$	474
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	313.9		328.6		314.8		326.9
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options	1.1		3.8		1.5		3.7
Restricted stock units	0.2		0.2		0.1		0.1
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	315.2		332.6		316.4		330.7
Basic net earnings per share	$	0.78	$	0.73	$	1.45	$	1.45
Diluted net earnings per share	$	0.78	$	0.72	$	1.44	$	1.43

Approximately 20.2 million and 6.6 million shares of common stock subject to stock options and restricted stock units were excluded from the diluted net earnings per share computation for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and July 2, 2011, respectively, because they were not dilutive. Additionally, approximately 17.0 million and 7.0 million shares of common stock subject to stock options and restricted stock units were excluded from the diluted net earnings per share computation for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and July 2, 2011, respectively, because they were not dilutive.

NOTE 9 – OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET

The Company’s other income (expense) consisted of the following (in millions):

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Interest income	$	1		$	1		$	2		$	2
Interest expense	(19		)	(17		)	(37		)	(35		)
Other	(7		)	(9		)	(13		)	(19		)
Total other income (expense), net	$	(25	)	$	(25	)	$	(48	)	$	(52	)

NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES

As of June 30, 2012, the Company had $220 million accrued for unrecognized tax benefits, all of which would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized. Additionally, the Company had $37 million accrued for interest and penalties as of June 30, 2012. At December 31, 2011, the liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $206 million and the accrual for interest and penalties was $35 million. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company has substantially concluded all U.S. federal income tax matters for all tax years through 2001. Additionally, substantially all material foreign, state and local income tax matters have been concluded for all tax years through 2004. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) completed an audit of the Company’s 2002 through 2005 tax returns and proposed adjustments in its audit report issued in November 2008. The IRS completed an audit of the Company’s 2006 and 2007 tax returns and proposed adjustments in its audit report issued in March 2011. The Company is vigorously defending its positions and initiated defense at the IRS appellate level in January 2009 for the 2002 through 2005 adjustments and in May 2011 for the 2006 through 2007 adjustments. An unfavorable outcome could have a material negative impact on the Company’s effective income tax rate in future periods. It is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next 12 months from both cash payments and/or adjustments to previously recorded income tax reserves primarily due to potential resolution of ongoing income tax authority examinations. As the final outcome of these matters is inherently uncertain, the Company is not able to reasonably estimate the amount by which the liability for unrecognized tax

14

benefits will increase or decrease during the next 12 months.

NOTE 11 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair value measurement accounting standard, codified in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (ASC Topic 820), provides a framework for measuring fair value and defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability. Fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined using assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The standard establishes a valuation hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability developed based on independent market data sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability developed based upon the best information available. The valuation hierarchy is composed of three categories. The categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The categories within the valuation hierarchy are described as follows:

• Level 1 – Inputs to the fair value measurement are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• Level 2 – Inputs to the fair value measurement include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

• Level 3 – Inputs to the fair value measurement are unobservable inputs or valuation techniques.

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The fair value measurement standard applies to certain financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (each reporting period). These financial assets and liabilities include money-market securities, trading marketable securities, available-for-sale marketable securities and derivative instruments. The Company continues to record these items at fair value on a recurring basis and the fair value measurements are applied using ASC Topic 820. The Company does not have any material nonfinancial assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. A summary of the valuation methodologies used for the respective financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis is as follows:

Money-Market Securities: The Company’s money-market securities include funds that are traded in active markets and are recorded at fair value based upon the quoted market prices. The Company classifies these securities as level 1.

Trading Securities: The Company’s trading securities include publicly-traded mutual funds that are traded in active markets and are recorded at fair value based upon quoted market prices of the net asset values of the funds. The Company classifies these securities as level 1.

Available-For-Sale Securities: The Company’s available-for-sale securities include publicly-traded equity securities that are traded in active markets and are recorded at fair value based upon the closing stock prices. The Company classifies these securities as level 1. The following table summarizes the components of the balance of the Company’s available-for-sale securities at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in millions):

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Adjusted cost	$	11	$	9
Gross unrealized gains	32		30
Fair value	$	43	$	39

Derivative Instruments: The Company’s derivative instruments consist of foreign currency exchange contracts and interest rate swap contracts. The Company classifies these instruments as level 2 as the fair value is determined using inputs other than observable quoted market prices. These inputs include spot and forward foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates that the Company obtains from standard market data providers. The fair value of the Company’s outstanding foreign currency exchange contracts was not material at June 30, 2012 or December 31, 2011.

15

A summary of financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is as follows (in millions):

	Balance Sheet Classification	June 30, 2012		Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Money-market securities	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,015	$	1,015	$	—	$	—
Available-for-sale securities	Other current assets	43		43		—		—
Trading securities	Other assets	219		219		—		—
Total assets		$	1,277	$	1,277	$	—	$	—

	Balance Sheet Classification	December 31, 2011		Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Money-market securities	Cash and cash equivalents	$	745	$	745	$	—	$	—
Available-for-sale securities	Other current assets	39		39		—		—
Trading securities	Other assets	205		205		—		—
Interest rate swap	Other assets	18		—		18		—
Total assets		$	1,007	$	989	$	18	$	—

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The fair value measurement standard also applies to certain nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. A summary of the valuation methodologies used for the respective nonfinancial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis is as follows:

Long-Lived Assets: The Company reviews the carrying amount of its long-lived assets other than goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstance include a significant decrease in market price, a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is being used or a significant adverse change in the legal or business climate. The Company measures the fair value of its long-lived assets, such as its definite-lived intangible assets and property, plant and equipment using independent appraisals, market models and discounted cash flow models. A discounted cash flow model requires inputs to a present value cash flow calculation such as a risk-adjusted discount rate, terminal values, operating budgets, long-term strategic plans and remaining useful lives of the asset or asset group. If the carrying value of the Company’s long-lived assets (excluding goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets) exceeds the related undiscounted future cash flows, the carrying value is written down to the fair value in the period identified.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company determined that certain purchased technology intangible assets in the Company's AF and CV businesses were considered impaired as their future expected undiscounted cash flows did not exceed the carrying value of the related assets. As a result, the Company recognized a $5 million impairment charge to write-down the intangible assets to their estimated fair value of $4 million as of June 30, 2012. The fair value measurements of these intangible assets are considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy due to the use of unobservable inputs, specifically the discounted cash flows income approach method, to measure fair value.

During 2011, the Company initiated restructuring actions resulting in the planned future closure of its CRM manufacturing facility in Sweden, resulting in the recognition of a $12 million impairment charge to write-down the facility to its estimated fair value of $13 million. The fair value measurement of the facility is considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy due to the use of observable inputs, specifically comparable third party sale prices for similar facilities. The Company also recognized $52 million of intangible asset impairments primarily associated with customer relationship intangible assets. Due to the changing dynamics of the U.S. healthcare market, these intangible assets were determined to have no future discrete cash flows and were fully impaired. Refer to Note 7 for further details of these charges.

Cost Method Investments: The Company also holds investments in equity securities that are accounted for as cost method

16

investments, which are classified as other assets and measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The carrying value of these investments approximated $144 million and $128 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The fair value of the Company’s cost method investments is not estimated if there are no identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of these investments. When measured on a nonrecurring basis, the Company’s cost method investments are considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy due to the use of unobservable inputs to measure fair value.

Fair Value Measurements of Other Financial Instruments

The aggregate fair value of the Company’s fixed-rate senior notes at June 30, 2012 (measured using quoted prices in active markets) was $2,575 million compared to the aggregate carrying value of $2,435 million (inclusive of the terminated interest rate swaps). The fair value of the Company’s other debt obligations at June 30, 2012 approximated their aggregate $528 million carrying value due to the variable interest rate and short-term nature of these instruments.

NOTE 12 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 815 in accounting for and disclosing derivative instruments and hedging activities. All derivative financial instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized in net earnings or other comprehensive income depending on whether the derivative is designated as part of a qualifying hedge transaction. Derivative assets and derivative liabilities are classified as other current assets, other assets, other current liabilities or other liabilities, as appropriate.

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

The Company hedges a portion of its foreign currency exchange rate risk through the use of forward exchange contracts. The Company uses forward exchange contracts to manage foreign currency exposures related to intercompany receivables and payables arising from intercompany purchases of manufactured products. These forward contracts are not designated as qualifying hedging relationships under ASC Topic 815. The Company measures its foreign currency exchange contracts at fair value on a recurring basis. The fair value of outstanding contracts was immaterial as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. During the second quarter of 2012 and 2011, the net amount of gains (losses) the Company recorded to other income (expense) for its forward currency exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815 was a net gain of $4 million and a net loss of $5 million, respectively. During the first six months of 2012 and 2011, the net amount of gains (losses) the Company recorded to other income (expense) for its forward currency exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815 was a net gain of $5 million and a net loss of $8 million, respectively. These net gains/(losses) were almost entirely offset by corresponding net (losses)/gains on the foreign currency exposures being managed. The Company does not enter into contracts for trading or speculative purposes. The Company’s policy is to enter into hedging contracts with major financial institutions that have at least an “A” (or equivalent) credit rating.

Interest Rate Swap

In prior periods, the Company has chosen to hedge the fair value of certain debt obligations through the use of interest rate swap contracts. For interest rate swap contracts that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges, changes in the value of the fair value hedge are recognized as an asset or liability, as applicable, offsetting the changes in the fair value of the hedged debt instrument. When outstanding, the Company’s swap contracts are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets as a component of other current assets, other assets, other accrued expenses or other liabilities based on the gain or loss position of the contract and the contract maturity date. Additionally, any payments made or received under the swap contracts are accrued and recognized as interest expense. On June 7, 2012, the Company terminated the interest rate swap it had entered into concurrent with the March 2010 issuance of the 2016 Senior Notes and received a cash payment of $24 million. The gain from terminating the interest rate swap agreement has been reflected as an increase to the carrying value of the debt and is being amortized as a reduction of interest expense resulting in a net average interest rate of 1.3% that will be recognized over the remaining term of the 2016 Senior Notes. At December 31, 2011, the fair value of the interest rate swap was an $18 million unrealized gain which was classified in other assets.

NOTE 13 – SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Segment Information

The Company’s four operating segments are Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM), Cardiovascular (CV), Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Neuromodulation (NMD). The primary products produced by each operating segment are: CRM – tachycardia implantable cardioverter defibrillator systems (ICDs) and bradycardia pacemaker systems (pacemakers); CV – vascular

17

products, which include vascular closure products, pressure measurement guidewires, optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging products, vascular plugs and other vascular accessories, and structural heart products, which include heart valve replacement and repair products and structural heart defect devices; AF – electrophysiology (EP) introducers and catheters, advanced cardiac mapping, navigation and recording systems and ablation systems; and NMD – neurostimulation products, which include spinal cord and deep brain stimulation devices.

The Company has aggregated the four operating segments into two reportable segments based upon their similar operational and economic characteristics: CRM/NMD and CV/AF. Net sales of the Company’s reportable segments include end-customer revenues from the sale of products they each develop and manufacture or distribute. The costs included in each of the reportable segments’ operating results include the direct costs of the products sold to customers and operating expenses managed by each of the reportable segments. Certain expenses managed by the Company’s selling and corporate functions, including all stock-based compensation expense, impairment charges, certain acquisition-related charges, in-process research and development (IPR&D) charges, excise tax expense and special charges have not been recorded in the individual reportable segments. As a result, reportable segment operating profit is not representative of the operating profit of the products in these reportable segments. Additionally, certain assets are managed by the Company’s selling and corporate functions, principally including trade receivables, inventory, cash and cash equivalents, certain marketable securities and deferred income taxes. For management reporting purposes, the Company does not compile capital expenditures by reportable segment; therefore, this information has not been presented, as it is impracticable to do so.

The following table presents net sales and operating profit by reportable segment (in millions):

	CRM/NMD		CV/AF		Other			Total
Three Months ended June 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	852	$	558	$	—		$	1,410
Operating profit	567		309		(538		)	338
Three Months ended July 2, 2011:
Net sales	$	896	$	550	$	—		$	1,446
Operating profit	565		289		(529		)	325
Six Months ended June 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	1,690	$	1,115	$	—		$	2,805
Operating profit	1,124		617		(1,101		)	640
Six Months ended July 2, 2011:
Net sales	$	1,750	$	1,072	$	—		$	2,822
Operating profit	1,101		553		(1,007		)	647

The following table presents the Company’s total assets by reportable segment (in millions):

Total Assets	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
CRM/NMD	$	2,347	$	2,412
CV/AF	2,977		3,093
Other	3,862		3,500
	$	9,186	$	9,005

18

Geographic Information

The following table presents net sales by geographic location of the customer (in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
Net Sales	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
United States	$	664	$	678	$	1,329	$	1,354
International
Europe	374		411		748		780
Japan	163		157		328		304
Asia Pacific	116		106		221		199
Other	93		94		179		185
	746		768		1,476		1,468
	$	1,410	$	1,446	$	2,805	$	2,822

The amounts for long-lived assets by significant geographic market include net property, plant and equipment by physical location of the asset as follows (in millions):

Long-Lived Assets	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
United States	$	1,036	$	1,007
International
Europe	77		84
Japan	32		31
Asia Pacific	83		81
Other	185		185
	377		381
	$	1,413	$	1,388

19

Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

Our business is focused on the development, manufacture and distribution of cardiovascular medical devices for the global cardiac rhythm management, cardiology, cardiac surgery and atrial fibrillation therapy areas and implantable neurostimulation medical devices for the management of chronic pain. We sell our products in more than 100 countries around the world. Our largest geographic markets are the United States, Europe, Japan and Asia Pacific. Our four operating segments are Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM), Cardiovascular (CV), Atrial Fibrillation (AF), and Neuromodulation (NMD). Our principal products in each operating segment are as follows: CRM – tachycardia implantable cardioverter defibrillator systems (ICDs) and bradycardia pacemaker systems (pacemakers); CV – vascular products, which include vascular closure products, pressure measurement guidewires, optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging products, vascular plugs and other vascular accessories, and structural heart products, which include heart valve replacement and repair products and structural heart defect devices; AF – electrophysiology (EP) introducers and catheters, advanced cardiac mapping, navigation and recording systems and ablation systems; and NMD – neurostimulation products, which include spinal cord and deep brain stimulation devices. References to “St. Jude Medical,” “St. Jude,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” are to St. Jude Medical, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Our industry has undergone significant consolidation in the last decade and is highly competitive. Our strategy requires significant investment in research and development in order to introduce new products. We are focused on improving our operating margins through a variety of techniques, including the production of high quality products, the development of leading edge technology, the enhancement of our existing products and continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes. We expect competitive pressures in the industry, global economic conditions, cost containment pressure on healthcare systems and the implementation of U.S. healthcare reform legislation to continue to place downward pressure on prices for our products, impact reimbursement for our products and potentially reduce medical procedure volumes.

In March 2010, significant U.S. healthcare reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) along with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, was enacted into law. As a U.S. headquartered company with significant sales in the United States, this health care reform law will materially impact us. Certain provisions of the health care reform are not effective for a number of years and there are many programs and requirements for which the details have not yet been fully established or consequences not fully understood, and it is unclear what the full impact will be from the legislation. The law does levy a 2.3% excise tax on all U.S. medical device sales beginning in 2013. Our U.S. net sales represented approximately 47% of our worldwide consolidated net sales in 2011 and we expect the new tax will materially and adversely affect our business, cash flows and results of operations. The law also focuses on a number of Medicare provisions aimed at improving quality and decreasing costs. It is uncertain at this point what impact these provisions will have on patient access to new technologies. The Medicare provisions also include value-based payment programs, increased funding of comparative effectiveness research, reduced hospital payments for avoidable readmissions and hospital acquired conditions, and pilot programs to evaluate alternative payment methodologies that promote care coordination (such as bundled physician and hospital payments). Additionally, the law includes a reduction in the annual rate of inflation for hospitals that began in 2011 and the establishment of an independent payment advisory board to recommend ways of reducing the rate of growth in Medicare spending beginning in 2014. We cannot predict what healthcare programs and regulations will be ultimately implemented at the federal or state level, or the effect of any future legislation or regulation. However, any changes that lower reimbursement for our products or reduce medical procedure volumes could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

We participate in several different medical device markets, each of which has its own expected growth rate. A significant portion of our net sales relate to CRM devices – ICDs and pacemakers. The 2011 ICD market in the United States was negatively impacted by a decline in implant volumes and pricing resulting from the publication of an ICD utilization article in January 2011 in the Journal of the American Medical Association and subsequent hospital investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. During the first half of 2012, the U.S. ICD market continued to experience these negative impacts. While the long-term impact on the CRM market is uncertain, management remains focused on increasing our worldwide CRM market share, as we are one of three principal manufacturers and suppliers in the global CRM market. We are also investing in our other three major operating segments – cardiovascular, atrial fibrillation and neuromodulation – to increase our market share in these markets.

Net sales in the second quarter and first six months of 2012 were $1,410 million and $2,805 million, respectively, decreases of 2% and 1% over the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively. During the second quarter and first six months of 2012 unfavorable foreign currency translation impacted our net sales by $47 million and $54 million, respectively, compared to the same prior year periods. Refer to the Segment Performance section for a more detailed discussion of the results for the respective segments.

20

Our second quarter 2012 net earnings of $244 million and diluted net earnings per share of $0.78 increased 1% and 8%, respectively, compared to our second quarter 2011 net earnings of $241 million and diluted net earnings per share of $0.72. Second quarter 2012 and 2011 net earnings were negatively impacted by after-tax special charges of $27 million and $39 million, respectively, primarily related to ongoing restructuring charges to realign certain activities in our CRM business and our sales and selling support organizations. Net earnings and diluted net earnings per share for the first six months of 2012 were $456 million and $1.44 per diluted share, a 4% decrease and a 1% increase, respectively, compared to the first six months of 2011. During the first six months of 2012 and 2011, net earnings were negatively impacted by after-tax charges of $81 million and $67 million, respectively, associated with the 2012 restructuring charges discussed previously, a license dispute settlement charge recognized in the first quarter of 2012 as well as 2011 post-acquisition expenses for the AGA Medical Holdings, Inc. (AGA Medical) acquisition in November 2010. Refer to the Results of Operations section for a more detailed discussion of these charges.

We generated $589 million of operating cash flows during the first six months of 2012, compared to $584 million of operating cash flows during the first six months of 2011. We ended the second quarter with $1,214 million of cash and cash equivalents and $2,963 million of total debt. We also repurchased 7.1 million shares of our common stock for $300 million at an average repurchase price of $42.14 per share and our Board of Directors authorized quarterly cash dividend payments of $0.23 per share paid on April 30, 2012 and July 31, 2012. Additionally, on July 31, 2012, our Board of Directors authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share payable on October 31, 2012 to shareholders of record as of September 28, 2012. Our 2012 dividends represent a 10% per share increase over the same periods in 2011. During the first six months of 2011, we repurchased 6.6 million shares of our common stock for $275 million at an average repurchase price of $41.44 per share.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Information regarding the new accounting pronouncement that impacted our 2012 disclosures is included in Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

We have adopted various accounting policies in preparing the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 (2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K).

Preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to adopt various accounting policies and to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and accompanying notes. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions, including those related to accounts receivable allowance for doubtful accounts; inventory reserves; valuation of in-process research and development (IPR&D), other intangible assets and goodwill; income taxes; litigation reserves and insurance receivables; and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, and the results form the basis for making judgments about the reported values of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

SEGMENT PERFORMANCE

Our four operating segments are Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM), Cardiovascular (CV), Atrial Fibrillation (AF), and Neuromodulation (NMD). The primary products produced by each operating segment are: CRM – tachycardia implantable cardioverter defibrillator systems (ICDs) and bradycardia pacemaker systems (pacemakers); CV – vascular products, which include vascular closure products, pressure measurement guidewires, optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging products, vascular plugs and other vascular accessories, and structural heart products, which include heart valve replacement and repair products and structural heart defect devices; AF – electrophysiology (EP) introducers and catheters, advanced cardiac mapping, navigation and recording systems and ablation systems; and NMD – neurostimulation products, which include spinal cord and deep brain stimulation devices.

The Company has aggregated the four operating segments into two reportable segments based upon their similar operational and economic characteristics: CRM/NMD and CV/AF. Net sales of the Company’s reportable segments include end-customer revenues from the sale of products they each develop and manufacture or distribute. The costs included in each of the

21

reportable segments’ operating results include the direct costs of the products sold to customers and operating expenses managed by each of the reportable segments. Certain expenses managed by our selling and corporate functions, including all stock-based compensation expense, impairment charges, certain acquisition-related expenses, IPR&D charges, excise tax expense and special charges have not been recorded in the individual reportable segments. As a result, reportable segment operating profit is not representative of the operating profit of the products in these reportable segments.

The following table presents net sales and operating profit by reportable segment (in millions):

	CRM/NMD		CV/AF		Other			Total
Three Months ended June 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	852	$	558	$	—		$	1,410
Operating profit	567		309		(538		)	338
Three Months ended July 2, 2011:
Net sales	$	896	$	550	$	—		$	1,446
Operating profit	565		289		(529		)	325
Six Months ended June 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	1,690	$	1,115	$	—		$	2,805
Operating profit	1,124		617		(1,101		)	640
Six Months ended July 2, 2011:
Net sales	$	1,750	$	1,072	$	—		$	2,822
Operating profit	1,101		553		(1,007		)	647

The following discussion of the changes in our net sales is provided by class of similar products within our four operating segments, which is the primary focus of our sales activities.

Cardiac Rhythm Management

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in millions)	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		% Change		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		% Change
ICD systems	$	459	$	477	(3.8	)%	$	909	$	942	(3.5	)%
Pacemaker systems	287		315		(8.9	)%	572		612		(6.5	)%
	$	746	$	792	(5.8	)%	$	1,481	$	1,554	(4.7	)%

Cardiac Rhythm Management’s net sales decreased 6% and 5% during the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared to the same prior year periods. During the second quarter and first six months of 2012, foreign currency translation had a $26 million and $31 million unfavorable impact, respectively, compared to the same periods last year.

ICD net sales decreased 4% during both the second quarter and first six months of 2012 compared to the same prior year periods primarily driven by a decline in the U.S. market which we estimate contracted at a mid single-digit percentage rate from the first quarter of 2011. The U.S. ICD market continues to be negatively impacted by a decline in implant volumes and pricing resulting from the publication of an ICD utilization article in January 2011 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, subsequent hospital investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and a significant increase in hospital ownership of physician practices. Facing this market contraction, our second quarter 2012 U.S. ICD net sales of $267 million decreased 2% compared to the same prior year period, and our U.S. ICD net sales during the first six months of 2012 of $533 million decreased 4% compared to the same period in 2011. Partially offsetting the U.S. ICD market contraction, we experienced a benefit from sales of our Unify Quadra® Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) and Quartet® Left Ventricular Quadripolar Pacing Lead, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2011 and is the industry's first quadripolar pacing system. Sales of our Assura™ portfolio of ICDs and CRT-Ds as well as our Ellipse™ ICD, which were approved by the FDA in May 2012, also provided a benefit to second quarter 2012 net sales. Internationally, second quarter and first six month 2012 ICD net sales of $192 million and $376 million decreased 6% and 4%, respectively, compared to the same prior year periods. Foreign currency translation had a $15 million (7 percentage point) and $18 million (5 percentage point) unfavorable impact on international ICD net sales in the second quarter and first six

22

months of 2012 compared to the same prior year periods as a result of the strengthening U.S. Dollar against the Euro.

Pacemaker net sales decreased 9% and 7% during the second quarter and first six months of 2012 compared to the same prior year periods. In the United States, our second quarter 2012 pacemaker net sales of $117 million decreased 9% compared to the second quarter of 2011. During the first six months of 2012, U.S. pacemaker net sales of $234 million decreased 10% over the same period last year. Internationally, our 2012 net sales during the second quarter of $170 million and first six months of $338 million decreased 9% and 4%, respectively, compared to the same prior year periods. Foreign currency translation had an $11 million (6 percentage point) and $12 million (3 percentage point) unfavorable impact during the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared to the same prior year periods.

Cardiovascular

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in millions)	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		% Change		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		% Change
Vascular products	$	180	$	189	(4.8	)%	$	361	$	373	(3.2	)%
Structural heart products	160		153		4.6	%	315		296		6.4	%
	$	340	$	342	(0.6	)%	$	676	$	669	1.0	%

Cardiovascular net sales decreased 1% and increased 1% during the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared to the same periods one year ago. Foreign currency translation unfavorably impacted CV net sales by $12 million and $13 million during the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared to the same prior year periods. Vascular products' net sales decreased 5% and 3% during the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to the termination of a distribution contract in Japan, negatively impacting our second quarter and first six months 2012 vascular product net sales by 8% and 7%, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2011. Foreign currency translation also unfavorably impacted net sales by $5 million in both our second quarter and first six month of 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011. These decreases were partially offset by increases in our optical coherence tomography (OCT) products, led by our Ilumien™ hardware platform, which combines both OCT and fractional flow reserve (FFR) capabilities into a single system, as well as sales volume increases in our FFR technology products as we continue to penetrate the market.

Structural heart products' net sales increased 5% and 6% during the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, driven by an increase in our tissue heart valve sales volumes, led by our Trifecta product line of pericardial stented tissue valves. Overall tissue heart valve sales volumes increased 27% and 30% during the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared to the same prior year periods. Foreign currency translation unfavorably impacted structural heart products' net sales by $7 million and $8 million during the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2011.

Atrial Fibrillation

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in millions)	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		% Change		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		% Change
Atrial fibrillation products	$	218	$	208	4.8	%	$	439	$	403	8.9	%

In our Atrial Fibrillation division, our access, diagnosis, visualization, recording and ablation products assist physicians in diagnosing and treating atrial fibrillation and other irregular heart rhythms. AF net sales increased 5% and 9% during the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared to the same prior year periods due to the continued increase in EP catheter ablation procedures and the continued market penetration of our EnSite® Velocity System and related connectivity tools (EnSite Connect™, EnSite Courier™ and EnSite Derexi™ modules). During the second quarter of 2012, however, we experienced a slower uptake of AF capital equipment purchases reflecting a more challenging hospital budget environment. Additionally, foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact on AF net sales of $6 million and $7 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2011.

23

Neuromodulation

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in millions)	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		% Change		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		% Change
Neuromodulation products	$	106	$	104	1.9	%	$	209	$	196	6.6	%

Neuromodulation net sales increased 2% and 7% during the second quarter and first six months of 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011. The increase in NMD net sales was driven by continued market acceptance of our products and sales growth in our neurostimulation devices that help manage chronic pain primarily associated with the Eon Mini™ platform and growing market acceptance of the Epiducer™ Lead Delivery system which gives physicians the ability to place multiple neurostimulation leads through a single entry point. Foreign currency translation had a $3 million unfavorable impact on NMD net sales during both the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared to the same prior year periods.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net sales

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in millions)	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		% Change		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		% Change
Net sales	$	1,410	$	1,446	(2.5	)%	$	2,805	$	2,822	(0.6	)%

Overall, net sales decreased 2% and 1% during the second quarter and first six months of 2012 compared to the same prior year periods. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact of $47 million and $54 million on the second quarter and first six months of 2012 net sales, respectively, due primarily to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar against the Euro. This amount is not indicative of the net earnings impact of foreign currency translation for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 due to partially offsetting foreign currency translation impacts on cost of sales and operating expenses.

Net sales by geographic location of the customer were as follows (in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
Net Sales	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
United States	$	664	$	678	$	1,329	$	1,354
International
Europe	374		411		748		780
Japan	163		157		328		304
Asia Pacific	116		106		221		199
Other	93		94		179		185
	746		768		1,476		1,468
	$	1,410	$	1,446	$	2,805	$	2,822

Gross profit
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in millions)	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Gross profit	$	1,027		$	1,051		$	2,041		$	2,062
Percentage of net sales	72.8		%	72.7		%	72.8		%	73.1		%

Gross profit for the second quarter of 2012 totaled $1,027 million, or 72.8% of net sales, compared to $1,051 million, or 72.7% of net sales for the second quarter of 2011. Gross profit for the first six months of 2012 totaled $2,041 million, or 72.8% of net sales, compared to $2,062 million, or 73.1% of net sales for the first six months of 2011. Our gross profit percentage for the

24

second quarter and first six months of 2012 was negatively impacted by special charges of $16 million (1.2 percentage points) and $39 million (1.4 percentage points), respectively, primarily associated with ongoing restructuring actions in our CRM business. Our gross profit percentage for the second quarter and first six months of 2011 was also negatively impacted by $15 million (or 1.0 percentage points) and $29 million (or 1.0 percentage points), respectively, from inventory step-up amortization costs associated with our AGA Medical acquisition, and special charges of $11 million during both the second quarter and first six months of 2011 (0.7 percentage points and 0.4 percentage points, respectively). Refer to “Special Charges” within the Results of Operations section for a more detailed discussion of these charges.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in millions)	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Selling, general and administrative	$	494		$	514		$	984		$	1,027
Percentage of net sales	35.0		%	35.5		%	35.1		%	36.4		%

SG&A expense for the second quarter of 2012 totaled $494 million, or 35.0% of net sales, compared to $514 million, or 35.5% of net sales, for the second quarter of 2011. SG&A expense for the first six months of 2012 totaled $984 million, or 35.1% of net sales, compared to $1,027 million, or 36.4% of net sales, for the first six months of 2011. The decrease in our SG&A expense as a percent of net sales during the second quarter and first six months of 2012 was primarily driven by cost savings initiatives including the integration of the AGA Medial business into our CV division and the integration of our Neuromodulation domestic sales organization into our United States selling organization. Contract termination and international integration charges related to our AGA Medical acquisition negatively impacted SG&A expenses as a percent of net sales by 0.9 percentage points during the first six months of 2011.

Research and development (R&D) expense
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in millions)	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Research and development expense	$	173		$	176		$	348		$	352
Percentage of net sales	12.3		%	12.2		%	12.4		%	12.5		%

R&D expense in the second quarter of 2012 totaled $173 million, or 12.3% of net sales, compared to $176 million, or 12.2% of net sales, for the second quarter of 2011. R&D expense in the first six months of 2012 totaled $348 million, or 12.4% of net sales, compared to $352 million, or 12.5% of net sales, for the first six months of 2011. R&D expense as a percent of net sales remains consistent with prior periods, reflecting our continuing commitment to fund future long-term growth opportunities. We will continue to balance delivering short-term results with our investments in long-term growth drivers.

Purchased in-process research and development charges

During the second quarter of 2011, we recorded IPR&D charges of $4 million in conjunction with the purchase of intellectual property in our CRM segment since the related technological feasibility had not yet been reached and such technology had no future alternative use.

Special charges
	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(in millions)	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Cost of sales special charges	$	16	$	11	$	39	$	11
Special charges	22		32		69		32
	$	38	$	43	$	108	$	43

We recognize certain transactions and events as special charges in our consolidated financial statements. These charges (such as impairment charges, restructuring charges and certain litigation charges) result from facts and circumstances that vary in frequency and impact on our results of operations. In order to enhance segment comparability and reflect management’s focus on the ongoing operations, special charges are not reflected in the individual reportable segments operating results.

25

During the first and second quarters of 2012, we incurred special charges of $70 million and $38 million, respectively, totaling $108 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Of the $70 million and $38 million of special charges recognized, $42 million and $30 million, respectively, related primarily to restructuring actions to realign certain activities in the Company’s CRM business and sales and selling support organizations. The formalized plan for these actions was announced in the second quarter of 2011 and included phasing out CRM manufacturing and R&D operations in Sweden, reducing the Company’s workforce and rationalizing product lines. The charges incurred to date include employee termination costs and asset write-off and impairment charges associated with inventory, fixed assets and intangible assets. As part of our decision to transition CRM manufacturing out of Sweden, we expect to incur additional costs of approximately $25 - $35 million over the next few quarters related to additional employee termination costs, accelerated depreciation and other restructuring-related costs, including idle facility costs. During June 2012, we ceased all manufacturing in Sweden and we expect to fully transition our CRM manufacturing operations out of Sweden by the end of fiscal year 2012. Refer to Note 7 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional detail associated with these special charges.

During the first quarter of 2012, we also agreed to settle a dispute on licensed technology for our Angio-Seal™ vascular closure devices. In connection with this settlement, which resolved all disputed claims and included a fully-paid perpetual license, we recognized a $28 million settlement expense which was classified as a special charge. We also recognized a $12 million licensed technology intangible asset to be amortized over the technology’s remaining patent life.

Other income (expense), net
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(in millions)	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Interest income	$	1		$	1		$	2		$	2
Interest expense	(19		)	(17		)	(37		)	(35		)
Other	(7		)	(9		)	(13		)	(19		)
Total other income (expense), net	$	(25	)	$	(25	)	$	(48	)	$	(52	)

The favorable change in other income (expense) during the first six months of 2012 compared to the first six months of 2011 is a result of $9 million of realized gains recognized from the sale of available-for-sale securities.

Income taxes

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(as a percent of pre-tax income)	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Effective tax rate	22.0	%	19.7	%	23.0	%	20.4	%

Our effective income tax rate was 22.0% and 19.7% for the second quarter of 2012 and 2011, respectively, and 23.0% and 20.4% for the first six months of 2012 and 2011, respectively. Our effective tax rate for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 does not include the impact of the federal research and development tax credit (R&D tax credit), as the R&D tax credit has not yet been extended for 2012. As a result, our effective tax rate for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 was negatively impacted by 1.6 and 1.9 percentage points, respectively.

LIQUIDITY

We believe that our existing cash balances, future cash generated from operations and available borrowing capacity under our $1.5 billion long-term committed credit facility (Credit Facility) and related commercial paper program will be sufficient to fund our operating needs, working capital requirements, R&D opportunities, capital expenditures, debt service requirements and shareholder dividends over the next 12 months and in the foreseeable future thereafter. We do not have any long-term debt maturities until late-2013. After 2013, the majority of our remaining debt portfolio matures after January 14, 2016.

We believe that our earnings, cash flows and balance sheet position will permit us to obtain additional debt financing or equity capital should suitable investment and growth opportunities arise. Our credit ratings are investment grade. We monitor capital markets regularly and may raise additional capital when market conditions or interest rate environments are favorable.

At June 30, 2012, substantially all of our cash and cash equivalents was held by our non-U.S. subsidiaries. A portion of these foreign cash balances are associated with earnings that are permanently reinvested and which we plan to use to support our continued growth plans outside the United States through funding of operating expenses, capital expenditures and other

26

investment and growth opportunities. The majority of these funds are only available for use by our U.S. operations if they are repatriated into the United States. The funds repatriated would be subject to additional U.S. taxes upon repatriation; however, it is not practical to estimate the amount of additional U.S. tax liabilities we would incur. We currently have no plans to repatriate funds held by our non-U.S. subsidiaries.

We use two primary measures that focus on accounts receivable and inventory – days sales outstanding (DSO) and days inventory on hand (DIOH). We use DSO as a measure that places emphasis on how quickly we collect our accounts receivable balances from customers. We use DIOH, which can also be expressed as a measure of the estimated number of days of cost of sales on hand, as a measure that places emphasis on how efficiently we are managing our inventory levels. These measures may not be computed the same as similarly titled measures used by other companies. Our DSO (ending net accounts receivable divided by average daily sales for the most recently completed quarter) decreased from 88 days at December 31, 2011 to 87 days at June 30, 2012. Our DIOH (ending net inventory divided by average daily cost of sales for the most recently completed six months) decreased from 147 days at December 31, 2011 to 144 days at June 30, 2012. Special charges recognized in cost of sales in the six months ended June 30, 2012 reduced our June 30, 2012 DIOH by 12 days. Special charges recognized in cost of sales in the last half of 2011 reduced our December 31, 2011 DIOH by 7 days.

A summary of our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities is provided in the following table (in millions):

	Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	589		$	583
Investing activities	(141		)	(182		)
Financing activities	(213		)	(81		)
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(7		)	12
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	228		$	332

Operating Cash Flows

Cash provided by operating activities was $589 million during the first six months of 2012, compared to $583 million during the first six months of 2011. Operating cash flows can fluctuate significantly from period to period due to payment timing differences of working capital accounts such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable.

Investing Cash Flows

Cash used in investing activities was $141 million during the first six months of 2012 compared to $182 million during the same period last year. Our purchases of property, plant and equipment totaled $128 million and $163 million during the first six months of 2012 and 2011, respectively, primarily reflecting our continued investment in our product growth platforms currently in place.

Financing Cash Flows

Cash used in financing activities was $213 million during the first six months of 2012 compared to $81 million of cash used in financing activities in the first six months of 2011. Our financing cash flows can fluctuate significantly depending upon our liquidity needs, stock repurchases and the amount of stock option exercises. During the first six months of 2012, we repurchased $300 million of our common stock, which was financed primarily with cash generated from operations and net commercial paper issuances of $174 million. During the first six months of 2011, we repurchased $309 million of our common stock, which was financed with cash generated from operations and net commercial paper issuances of $46 million. Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and stock issued provided cash inflows of $51 million and $242 million during the first six months of 2012 and 2011, respectively. We also paid $139 million of cash dividends to shareholders in the first six months of 2012 that consisted of two quarterly dividend payments, compared to one quarterly dividend payment of $69 million during the first six months of 2011.

DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES

We have a long-term $1.5 billion committed Credit Facility used to support our commercial paper program and for general corporate purposes. The Credit Facility expires in February 2015. Borrowings under this facility bear interest initially at

27

LIBOR plus 0.875%, subject to adjustment in the event of a change in our credit ratings. Commitment fees under this Credit Facility are not material. There were no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility as of June 30, 2012 or December 31, 2011.

Our commercial paper program provides for the issuance of short-term, unsecured commercial paper with maturities up to 270 days. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 we had outstanding commercial paper balances of $446 million and $272 million, respectively. Any future commercial paper borrowings would bear interest at the applicable then-current market rates. Our predominant historical practice has been to issue commercial paper (up to the amount backed by available borrowings capacity under the Credit Facility), as our commercial paper has historically been issued at lower interest rates.

In March 2010, we issued $450 million principal amount of 3-year, 2.20% senior notes (2013 Senior Notes) and used the proceeds to retire outstanding debt obligations. Interest payments on the 2013 Senior Notes are required on a semi-annual basis. We may redeem the 2013 Senior Notes at any time at the applicable redemption price. The 2013 Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness.

Concurrent with the issuance of the 2013 Senior Notes, we entered into a 3-year, $450 million notional amount interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedge of the changes in fair value of our fixed-rate 2013 Senior Notes. On November 8, 2010, we terminated the interest rate swap and received a cash payment of $19 million. The gain from terminating the interest rate swap agreement has been reflected as an increase to the carrying value of the debt and is being amortized as a reduction of interest expense over the remaining life of the 2013 Senior Notes.

In July 2009, we issued $700 million aggregate principal amount of 5-year, 3.75% Senior Notes (2014 Senior Notes) and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 10-year, 4.875% Senior Notes (2019 Senior Notes). We may redeem the 2014 Senior Notes or 2019 Senior Notes at any time at the applicable redemption prices. Both the 2014 Senior Notes and 2019 Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness.

In December 2010, we issued our $500 million principal amount 5-year, 2.50% unsecured senior notes (2016 Senior Notes). The majority of the net proceeds from the issuance of the 2016 Senior Notes were used for general corporate purposes including the repurchase of our common stock. Interest payments are required on a semi-annual basis. We may redeem the 2016 Senior Notes at any time at the applicable redemption price. The 2016 Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness.

Concurrent with the issuance of the 2016 Senior Notes, we entered into a 5-year, $500 million notional amount interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedge of the changes in fair value of our fixed-rate 2016 Senior Notes. On June 7, 2012, we terminated the interest rate swap and received a cash payment of $24 million. The gain from terminating the interest rate swap agreement is reflected as an increase to the carrying value of the debt and is being amortized as a reduction of interest expense over the remaining life of the 2016 Senior Notes. Refer to Note 12 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the interest rate swap.

In April 2010, we issued 10-year, 2.04% unsecured senior notes in Japan (2.04% Yen Notes) totaling 12.8 billion Japanese Yen (the equivalent of $160 million at June 30, 2012) and 7-year, 1.58% unsecured senior notes in Japan (1.58% Yen Notes) totaling 8.1 billion Japanese Yen (the equivalent of $102 million at June 30, 2012). Interest payments on the 2.04% Yen Notes and 1.58% Yen Notes are required on a semi-annual basis and the principal amounts recorded on the balance sheet fluctuate based on the effects of foreign currency translation.

In March 2011, we borrowed 6.5 billion Japanese Yen under uncommitted credit facilities with two commercial Japanese banks that provide for borrowings up to a maximum of 11.25 billion Japanese Yen. The outstanding 6.5 billion Japanese Yen balance was the equivalent of $81 million at June 30, 2012. The principal amount reflected on the balance sheet fluctuates based on the effects of foreign currency translation. Half of the borrowings bear interest at the Yen LIBOR plus 0.275% and mature in June 2013, and the other half of the borrowings bear interest at the Yen LIBOR plus 0.25% and mature in March 2013. The maturity dates of each credit facility automatically extend for a one-year period, unless the Company elects to terminate the credit facility.

Our Credit Facility and Yen Notes contain certain operating and financial covenants. Specifically, the Credit Facility requires that we have a leverage ratio (defined as the ratio of total debt to EBITDA (net earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization)) not exceeding 3.0 to 1.0. The Yen Notes require that we have a ratio of total debt to total capitalization not exceeding 60% and a ratio of consolidated EBIT (net earnings before interest and income taxes) to consolidated interest expense of at least 3.0 to 1.0. Under the Credit Facility, our senior notes and Yen Notes we also have certain limitations on how we conduct our business, including limitations on additional liens or indebtedness and limitations on certain acquisitions, mergers, investments and dispositions of assets. We were in compliance with all of our debt covenants as of June 30, 2012.

28

SHARE REPURCHASES

On December 12, 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $300 million of our outstanding common stock. We began repurchasing shares on January 27, 2012 and completed the repurchases under the program on February 8, 2012, repurchasing 7.1 million shares for $300 million at an average repurchase price of $42.14 per share.

DIVIDENDS

The following table provides dividend authorization, shareholder record and dividend payable dates as well as the cash dividends declared per share. We expect to continue to pay quarterly cash dividends in the foreseeable future, subject to Board approval.

Board of Directors’ Dividend Authorization Date	Shareholders’ Record Date	Dividend Payable Date	Cash Dividends Declared Per Share
February 24, 2012	March 30, 2012	April 30, 2012	$	0.23
May 2, 2012	June 29, 2012	July 31, 2012	$	0.23
Total dividends declared per share for the six months ended June 30, 2012			$	0.46

On July 31, 2012 our Board of Directors authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share payable on October 31, 2012 to shareholders of record as of September 28, 2012.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We have certain contingent commitments to acquire various businesses involved in the distribution of our products and to pay other contingent acquisition consideration payments. While it is not certain if and/or when these payments will be made, as of June 30, 2012, we could be required to pay approximately $11 million in future periods to satisfy such commitments. A description of our contractual obligations and other commitments is contained in Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations– Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations, included in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We have no off-balance sheet financing arrangements other than that previously disclosed in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our significant legal proceedings are discussed in Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in other written or oral statements made from time to time, we have included and may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, new products, future performance and business of St. Jude Medical, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Statements preceded by, followed by or that include words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “believe” or similar expressions are intended to identify some of the forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are included, along with this statement, for purposes of complying with the safe harbor provisions of that Act. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. By identifying these statements for you in this manner, we are alerting you to the possibility that actual results may differ, possibly materially, from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to, among others, the risks and uncertainties discussed in the sections entitled Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations and Market Risk in Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors of our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as the various factors described below. Since it is not possible to foresee all such factors, you should not consider these factors to be a complete list of all risks or uncertainties. We believe the most significant factors that could affect our future operations and results are set forth as follows.

29

1.	Any legislative or administrative reform to the U.S. Medicare or Medicaid systems or international reimbursement systems that significantly reduces reimbursement for procedures using our medical devices or denies coverage for such procedures, as well as adverse decisions relating to our products by administrators of such systems on coverage or reimbursement issues.
2.	Assertion, acquisition or grant of key patents by or to others that have the effect of excluding us from market segments or requiring us to pay royalties.
3.	Economic factors, including inflation, contraction in capital markets, changes in interest rates and changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
4.	Product introductions by competitors that have advanced technology, better features or lower pricing.
5.	Price increases by suppliers of key components, some of which are sole-sourced.
6.	A reduction in the number of procedures using our devices caused by cost-containment pressures, publication of adverse study results, initiation of investigations of our customers related to our devices or the development of or preferences for alternative therapies.
7.	Safety, performance or efficacy concerns about our products, many of which are expected to be implanted for many years, some of which may lead to recalls and/or advisories with the attendant expenses and declining sales.
8.	Declining industry-wide sales caused by product quality issues or recalls or advisories by us or our competitors that result in loss of physician and/or patient confidence in the safety, performance or efficacy of sophisticated medical devices in general and/or the types of medical devices recalled in particular.
9.	Changes in laws, regulations or administrative practices affecting government regulation of our products, such as FDA regulations, including those that decrease the probability or increase the time and/or expense of obtaining approval for products or impose additional burdens on the manufacture and sale of medical devices.
10.	Regulatory actions arising from concern over Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, sometimes referred to as “mad cow disease,” that have the effect of limiting our ability to market products using bovine collagen, such as Angio-Seal™, or products using bovine pericardial material, such as our Biocor®, Epic™ and Trifecta™ tissue heart valves, or that impose added costs on the procurement of bovine collagen or bovine pericardial material.
11.	Our ability to fund future product liability losses related to claims made subsequent to becoming self-insured.
12.	Severe weather or other natural disasters that can adversely impact customers purchasing patterns and/or patient implant procedures or cause damage to the facilities of our critical suppliers or one or more of our facilities, such as an earthquake affecting our facilities in California or a hurricane affecting our facilities in Puerto Rico.
13.	Healthcare industry changes leading to demands for price concessions and/or limitations on, or the elimination of, our ability to sell in significant market segments.
14.	Adverse developments in investigations and governmental proceedings.
15.	Adverse developments in litigation, including product liability litigation, patent or other intellectual property litigation, qui tam litigation or shareholder litigation.
16.	Inability to successfully integrate the businesses that we have acquired in recent years and that we plan to acquire.
17.	Failure to successfully complete or unfavorable data from clinical trials for our products or new indications for our products and/or failure to successfully develop markets for such new indications.
18.	Changes in accounting rules or tax laws that adversely affect our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
19.	The disruptions in the financial markets and the economic downturn that adversely impact the availability and cost of credit and customer purchasing and payment patterns, including the collectability of customer accounts receivable.
20.	Conditions imposed in resolving, or any inability to timely resolve, any regulatory issues raised by the FDA, including Form 483 observations or warning letters, as well as risks generally associated with our regulatory compliance and quality systems.
21.	Governmental legislation, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, and/or regulation that significantly impacts the healthcare system in the United States or in international markets and that results in lower reimbursement for procedures using our products, reduces medical procedure volumes or otherwise adversely affects our business and results of operations, including the U.S. medical device excise tax.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes since December 31, 2011 in our market risk. For further information on market risk, refer to Part II, Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of June 30, 2012, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s

30

management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2012.

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the second quarter of 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II -OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are the subject of various pending or threatened legal actions and proceedings, including those that arise in the ordinary course of our business. Such matters are subject to many uncertainties and to outcomes that are not predictable with assurance and that may not be known for extended periods of time. We record a liability in our consolidated financial statements for costs related to claims, including future legal costs, settlements and judgments, where we have assessed that a loss is probable and an amount can be reasonably estimated. Our significant legal proceedings are discussed in Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are incorporated herein by reference. While it is not possible to predict the outcome for most of the legal proceedings discussed in Note 6, the costs associated with such proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated earnings, financial position or cash flows of a future period.

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

The risks factors identified in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 have not changed in any material respect.

Item 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit
No.	Description
10.1	St. Jude Medical, Inc. 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended effective August 1, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to St. Jude Medical's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2012.
12	Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101	Financial statements from the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of St. Jude Medical, Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

31

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.
August 7, 2012	/s/ JOHN C. HEINMILLER
DATE	JOHN C. HEINMILLER
	Executive Vice President
	and Chief Financial Officer
	(Duly Authorized Officer and
	Principal Financial and
	Accounting Officer)

32

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit
No.	Description
10.1	St. Jude Medical, Inc. 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended effective August 1, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to St. Jude Medical's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2012.
12	Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges. #
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. #
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. #
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. #
32.1	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. #
101	Financial statements from the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of St. Jude Medical, Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

# Filed as an exhibit to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

33

EX-12

EXHIBIT 12

ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(amounts in millions of dollars)

	Six Months Ended		FISCAL YEAR
	June 30, 2012		2011		2010		2009		2008		2007
EARNINGS
Earnings before income taxes	$	592	$	1,019	$	1,209	$	1,057	$	581	$	710
Plus fixed charges:
Interest expense (1)	37		70		67		46		73		73
Rent interest factor (2)	8		15		12		11		9		9
TOTAL FIXED CHARGES	45		85		79		57		82		82
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND FIXED CHARGES	$	637	$	1,104	$	1,288	$	1,114	$	663	$	792
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES	14.2		13.0		16.3		19.5		8.1		9.7

(1) Interest expense consists of interest on indebtedness and amortization of debt issuance costs.

(2) Approximately one-third of rental expense is deemed representative of the interest factor.

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Daniel J. Starks, certify that:
1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of St. Jude Medical, Inc.;
2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
	a)	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
	b)	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
	c)	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
	d)	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
	a)	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
	b)	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 7, 2012

/s/ DANIEL J. STARKS

Daniel J. Starks

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, John C. Heinmiller, certify that:
1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of St. Jude Medical, Inc.;
2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
	a)	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
	b)	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
	c)	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
	d)	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
	a)	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
	b)	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 7, 2012

/s/ JOHN C. HEINMILLER

John C. Heinmiller

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of St. Jude Medical, Inc. (the Company) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Report), I, Daniel J. Starks, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1.	The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2.	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ DANIEL J. STARKS

Daniel J. Starks

Chairman, President and Chief

Executive Officer

August 7, 2012

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of St. Jude Medical, Inc. (the Company) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Report), I, John C. Heinmiller, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1.	The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2.	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ JOHN C. HEINMILLER

John C. Heinmiller

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

August 7, 2012

XML

Net Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
Net Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Net earnings	$ 244	$ 241	$ 456	$ 474
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	313.9	328.6	314.8	326.9
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	315.2	332.6	316.4	330.7
Basic net earnings per share	$ 0.78	$ 0.73	$ 1.45	$ 1.45
Diluted net earnings per share	$ 0.78	$ 0.72	$ 1.44	$ 1.43
Common stock subject to stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units excluded from the diluted net earnings per share computation	20.2	6.6	17.0	7.0
Employee Stock Options [Member]
Net Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Effect of dilutive securities	1.1	3.8	1.5	3.7
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Net Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Effect of dilutive securities	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1

XML

Debt (Narrative) (Details)			6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended								6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 2.20% Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member] USD ($) Y	Dec. 31, 2011 2.20% Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 3.75% Senior Notes Due 2014 [Member] USD ($) Y	Dec. 31, 2011 3.75% Senior Notes Due 2014 [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 2.50% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member] USD ($) Y	Dec. 31, 2011 2.50% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 4.875% Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member] USD ($) Y	Dec. 31, 2011 4.875% Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 1.58% Yen-Denominated Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member] USD ($) Y	Jun. 30, 2012 1.58% Yen-Denominated Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member] JPY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2011 1.58% Yen-Denominated Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 2.04% Yen-Denominated Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member] USD ($) Y	Jun. 30, 2012 2.04% Yen-Denominated Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member] JPY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2011 2.04% Yen-Denominated Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Yen Denominated Credit Facilities [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Yen Denominated Credit Facilities [Member] JPY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2011 Yen Denominated Credit Facilities [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Yen Denominated Credit Facility One [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Yen Denominated Credit Facility Two [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Commercial paper borrowings [Member] USD ($) D	Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial paper borrowings [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Japan, Yen	Jun. 30, 2012 United States Currency Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Expected minimum principal payments in 2013	$ 531,000,000
Expected minimum principal payments in 2014	700,000,000
Expected minimum principal payments in 2015	446,000,000
Expected minimum principal payments in 2016	500,000,000
Expected minimum principal payments in 2017	102,000,000
Expected minimum principal payments thereafter	660,000,000
Issued principal amount			450,000,000		700,000,000		500,000,000		500,000,000		102,000,000	8,100,000,000	104,000,000	160,000,000	12,800,000,000	164,000,000
Debt instrument term, years			3		5		5		10		7	7		10	10
Debt instrument, stated percentage rate			2.20%		3.75%		2.50%		4.875%		1.58%	1.58%		2.04%	2.04%
Debt instrument, due date			September 2013		July 2014		January 2016		July 2019		April 28, 2017	April 28, 2017		April 28, 2020	April 28, 2020							February 2015
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis																									Yen LIBOR	LIBOR
Debt instrument, effective interest rate			2.23%		3.78%		2.54%		5.04%
Interest rate swap term, years			3				5
Notional amount interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedge			450,000,000				500,000,000
Proceeds from termination of interest rate swap			19,000,000				24,000,000
Net average interest rate			0.80%				1.30%
Outstanding balance under yen denominated credit facilities																	81,000,000	6,500,000,000	83,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity																		11,250,000,000
Debt instrument basis spread																				0.275%	0.25%	0.875%
Unused borrowing capacity																						1,500,000,000
Maximum days commercial paper program provides for the issuance of short-term, unsecured commercial paper																							270
Debt	$ 2,963,000,000	$ 2,796,000,000	$ 458,000,000	$ 461,000,000	$ 700,000,000	$ 699,000,000	$ 521,000,000	$ 518,000,000	$ 495,000,000	$ 495,000,000	$ 102,000,000		$ 104,000,000	$ 160,000,000		$ 164,000,000							$ 446,000,000	$ 272,000,000
Weighted average effective interest rate																							0.23%

XML

Net Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule Of Computation Of Basic And Diluted Net Earnings Per Share

The table below sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share (in millions, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 30, 2011
Numerator:
Net earnings	$	244	$	241	$	456	$	474
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	313.9		328.6		314.8		326.9
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options	1.1		3.8		1.5		3.7
Restricted stock units	0.2		0.2		0.1		0.1
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	315.2		332.6		316.4		330.7
Basic net earnings per share	$	0.78	$	0.73	$	1.45	$	1.45
Diluted net earnings per share	$	0.78	$	0.72	$	1.44	$	1.43

XML

Fair Value Measurements And Financial Instruments (Summary Of Components Of Available-For-Sale Securities) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Methodology and Assumptions [Abstract]
Adjusted cost	$ 11	$ 9
Gross unrealized gains	32	30
Fair value	$ 43	$ 39

XML

Special Charges (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	$ 38	$ 70	$ 219
Severance and benefits costs, number of employees impacted	70	50
CRM [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	30	42
Other [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Legal settlement charge		28	4
Restructuring reserve period expense	17	45	39
Restructuring reserve period expense contract termination	4	4	7
Other [Member] | CRM [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve period expense	13	9	21
Pension settlement charges			13
Idle facility costs	4	3	4
Other [Member] | Cost Of Sales [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve period expense	7	9	10
Intangible Asset Charges [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Purchased technology and patents		12
Intangible asset impairment charges	5	0	52
Facility Closing [Member] | CRM [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Severance and benefits costs, number of employees impacted			650
Employee Termination Costs [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Severance and benefit costs	13	16	82
Employee Termination Costs [Member] | CRM [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Severance and benefits costs, number of employees impacted			550
Employee Termination Costs [Member] | Cost Of Sales [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Severance and benefit costs	5	5	9
Inventory Charges [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges, inventory obsolescence charges	3	9	20
Fixed Asset Charges [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Impairment charges	0	0	26
Fixed Asset Charges [Member] | CRM [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Impairment charges			12
Fixed Asset Charges [Member] | CV/AF [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Impairment charges	5
Fixed Asset Charges [Member] | Cost Of Sales [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Impairment charges			9
Other Costs [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve period expense		4	7
Customer Lists And Relationships [Member] | Intangible Asset Charges [Member]
Purchased In-Process Research And Development (IPR&D) And Special Charges [Line Items]
Intangible asset impairment charges			$ 49

XML

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for each of the Company’s reportable segments (see Note 13) for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were as follows (in millions):

	CRM/NMD			CV/AF			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	1,235		$	1,718		$	2,953
Foreign currency translation and other	(2		)	(6		)	(8		)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	1,233		$	1,712		$	2,945

The following table provides the gross carrying amount of other intangible assets and related accumulated amortization (in millions):

	June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Purchased technology and patents	$	931	$	306	$	922	$	276
Customer lists and relationships	60		36		48		25
Trademarks and tradenames	24		11		24		8
Licenses, distribution agreements and other	6		4		6		4
	$	1,021	$	357	$	1,000	$	313
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Acquired IPR&D	$	109			$	120
Trademarks and tradenames	49				49
	$	158			$	169

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to market its AMPLATZER™ Vascular Plug 4 technology acquired in connection with its AGA Medical, Inc. acquisition in November 2010. As a result of the approval, the Company reclassified $11 million of acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) from an indefinite-lived intangible asset to a purchased technology definite-lived intangible asset.

XML

Fair Value Measurements And Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	$ 43		$ 39
Interest rate swap, assets			18
Total assets	1,277		1,007
Estimated fair value after write-down	4		13
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Cost Method Investments	144		128
Aggregate fair value, fixed-rate debt obligations	2,575
Aggregate carrying value, fixed-rate debt obligations	2,435
Aggregate carrying value, other debt obligations	528
Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets	1,277		989
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets	0		18
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets	0		0
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money-market securities	1,015		745
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money-market securities	1,015		745
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money-market securities	0		0
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money-market securities	0		0
Other Current Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	43		39
Other Current Assets [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	43		39
Other Current Assets [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	0		0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	0		0
Other Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities	219		205
Interest rate swap, assets			18
Other Assets [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities	219		205
Interest rate swap, assets			0
Other Assets [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities	0		0
Interest rate swap, assets			18
Other Assets [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities	0		0
Interest rate swap, assets			0
Fixed Asset Charges [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment charges	0	0	26
Intangible Asset Charges [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Intangible asset impairment charges	5	0	52
Cardiac Rhythm Management [Member] | Fixed Asset Charges [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment charges			12
CV/AF [Member] | Fixed Asset Charges [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 5

XML

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2011	$ 2,953
Foreign currency translation and other	(8)
Balance at June 30, 2012	2,945
CRM/NMD [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2011	1,235
Foreign currency translation and other	(2)
Balance at June 30, 2012	1,233
CV/AF [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2011	1,718
Foreign currency translation and other	(6)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$ 1,712

XML

Segment And Geographic Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]

Schedule Of Net Sales And Operating Profit By Reportable Segment

The following table presents net sales and operating profit by reportable segment (in millions):

	CRM/NMD		CV/AF		Other			Total
Three Months ended June 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	852	$	558	$	—		$	1,410
Operating profit	567		309		(538		)	338
Three Months ended July 2, 2011:
Net sales	$	896	$	550	$	—		$	1,446
Operating profit	565		289		(529		)	325
Six Months ended June 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	1,690	$	1,115	$	—		$	2,805
Operating profit	1,124		617		(1,101		)	640
Six Months ended July 2, 2011:
Net sales	$	1,750	$	1,072	$	—		$	2,822
Operating profit	1,101		553		(1,007		)	647

Schedule Of Total Assets By Reportable Segment

The following table presents the Company’s total assets by reportable segment (in millions):

Total Assets	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
CRM/NMD	$	2,347	$	2,412
CV/AF	2,977		3,093
Other	3,862		3,500
	$	9,186	$	9,005

Net Sales By Geographic Location

The following table presents net sales by geographic location of the customer (in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
Net Sales	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
United States	$	664	$	678	$	1,329	$	1,354
International
Europe	374		411		748		780
Japan	163		157		328		304
Asia Pacific	116		106		221		199
Other	93		94		179		185
	746		768		1,476		1,468
	$	1,410	$	1,446	$	2,805	$	2,822

Schedule Of Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Location

The amounts for long-lived assets by significant geographic market include net property, plant and equipment by physical location of the asset as follows (in millions):

Long-Lived Assets	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
United States	$	1,036	$	1,007
International
Europe	77		84
Japan	32		31
Asia Pacific	83		81
Other	185		185
	377		381
	$	1,413	$	1,388

XML

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
The net amount of gains/(loss) recorded to other income (expense)	$ 4	$ (5)	$ 5	$ (8)
Fair value of interest rate swap					18
2.50% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Proceeds from termination of interest rate swap	$ 24		$ 24
Net average interest rate			1.30%

XML

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Gross Carrying Amount Of Other Intangible Assets And Related Accumulated Amortization) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Reclassification of indefinite-lived IPR&D to definite-lived	$ 11
Gross Carrying Amount	1,021	1,000
Accumulated Amortization	357	313
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	158	169
Purchased Technology And Patents [Member]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	931	922
Accumulated Amortization	306	276
Customer Lists And Relationships [Member]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	60	48
Accumulated Amortization	36	25
Trademarks And Tradenames [Member]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	24	24
Accumulated Amortization	11	8
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	49	49
Licenses, Distribution Agreements And Other [Member]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	6	6
Accumulated Amortization	4	4
Acquired IPR&D [Member]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 109	$ 120

XML

Inventories (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 424	$ 438
Work in process	54	54
Raw materials	143	132
Inventories, net	$ 621	$ 624

XML

New Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]

New Accounting Pronouncements

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income, which eliminates the option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity. ASU 2011-05, as amended, requires an entity to present items of net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous statement – referred to as the statement of comprehensive income – or in two separate, but consecutive, statements. Each component of net income and each component of other comprehensive income is required to be presented with subtotals for each and a grand total for total comprehensive income. The updated guidance does not change the calculation of earnings per share. The Company adopted ASU 2011-05 and ASU 2011-12, as amended, Presentation of Comprehensive Income: Reclassifications of Items of Other Comprehensive Income, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012.

XML

Debt (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	$ 2,963	$ 2,796
Less: current debt obligations	81	83
Long-term debt	2,882	2,713
2.20% Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	458	461
3.75% Senior Notes Due 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	700	699
2.50% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	521	518
4.875% Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	495	495
1.58% Yen-Denominated Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	102	104
2.04% Yen-Denominated Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	160	164
Yen-denominated credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	81	83
Commercial paper borrowings [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	$ 446	$ 272

XML

Other Income (Expense), Net (Schedule Of Other Income (Expense)) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 1	$ 1	$ 2	$ 2
Interest expense	(19)	(17)	(37)	(35)
Other	(7)	(9)	(13)	(19)
Total other income (expense), net	$ (25)	$ (25)	$ (48)	$ (52)

XML

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
Net sales	$ 1,410	$ 1,446	$ 2,805	$ 2,822
Cost of sales:
Cost of sales before special charges	367	384	725	749
Special charges	16	11	39	11
Total cost of sales	383	395	764	760
Gross profit	1,027	1,051	2,041	2,062
Selling, general and administrative expense	494	514	984	1,027
Research and development expense	173	176	348	352
Purchased in-process research and development charges	0	4	0	4
Special charges	22	32	69	32
Operating profit	338	325	640	647
Other income (expense), net	(25)	(25)	(48)	(52)
Earnings before income taxes	313	300	592	595
Income tax expense	69	59	136	121
Net earnings	$ 244	$ 241	$ 456	$ 474
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$ 0.78	$ 0.73	$ 1.45	$ 1.45
Diluted	$ 0.78	$ 0.72	$ 1.44	$ 1.43
Cash dividends declared per share:	$ 0.23	$ 0.21	$ 0.46	$ 0.42
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	313.9	328.6	314.8	326.9
Diluted	315.2	332.6	316.4	330.7

XML

Segment And Geographic Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,410	$ 1,446	$ 2,805	$ 2,822
Operating profit	338	325	640	647
Total Assets	9,186		9,186		9,005
International, Net Sales	746	768	1,476	1,468
Long-Lived Assets	1,413		1,413		1,388
International, Long-Lived Assets	377		377		381
CRM/NMD [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	852	896	1,690	1,750
Operating profit	567	565	1,124	1,101
Total Assets	2,347		2,347		2,412
CV/AF [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	558	550	1,115	1,072
Operating profit	309	289	617	553
Total Assets	2,977		2,977		3,093
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Operating profit	(538)	(529)	(1,101)	(1,007)
Total Assets	3,862		3,862		3,500
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	664	678	1,329	1,354
Long-Lived Assets	1,036		1,036		1,007
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	374	411	748	780
Long-Lived Assets	77		77		84
Japan [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	163	157	328	304
Long-Lived Assets	32		32		31
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	116	106	221	199
Long-Lived Assets	83		83		81
Other Countries [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	93	94	179	185
Long-Lived Assets	$ 185		$ 185		$ 185

XML

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings	$ 456	$ 474
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	141	148
Amortization of debt premium, net	(5)	(2)
Inventory step-up amortization	0	30
Stock-based compensation	37	38
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(1)	(9)
Purchased in-process research and development charges	0	4
Gain on sale of investment	(9)	0
Deferred income taxes	(13)	(16)
Other, net	32	12
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	(15)	(48)
Inventories	(5)	(48)
Other current assets	12	44
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(35)	(57)
Income taxes payable	(6)	14
Net cash provided by operating activities	589	584
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(128)	(163)
Proceeds from sale of investments	12	0
Other investing activities, net	(25)	(19)
Net cash used in investing activities	(141)	(182)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock issued	51	242
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	1	9
Common stock repurchased, including related costs	(300)	(309)
Dividends paid	(139)	(69)
Issuances of commercial paper borrowings, net	174	46
Borrowings under debt facilities	0	78
Payments under debt facilities	0	(78)
Net cash used in financing activities	(213)	(81)
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(7)	12
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	228	333
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	986	500
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 1,214	$ 833

XML

Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Silzone Legal Accrual And Related Insurance Receivable) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Silzone legal accrual	$ 4	$ 22
Silzone insurance receivable	$ 3	$ 15

XML

Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Long-Term Debt

The Company’s debt consisted of the following (in millions):

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
2.20% senior notes due 2013	$	458	$	461
3.75% senior notes due 2014	700		699
2.50% senior notes due 2016	521		518
4.875% senior notes due 2019	495		495
1.58% Yen-denominated senior notes due 2017	102		104
2.04% Yen-denominated senior notes due 2020	160		164
Yen-denominated credit facility	81		83
Commercial paper borrowings	446		272
Total debt	2,963		2,796
Less: current debt obligations	81		83
Long-term debt	$	2,882	$	2,713

XML

Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Product Warranty Liability) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 37	$ 27	$ 36	$ 25
Warranty expense recognized	1	3	3	6
Warranty credits issued	0	(1)	(1)	(2)
Balance at end of period	$ 38	$ 29	$ 38	$ 29

XML

Special Charges (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Special Charges [Abstract]

Summary Of Activity Related To Special Charge Restructuring Accrual

A summary of the activity related to the 2011 and 2012 special charges and restructuring accrual is as follows (in millions):

	Employee Termination Costs			Inventory Charges			Fixed Asset Charges			Intangible Asset Charges			Other			Total
Balance at January 1, 2011	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Special charges	82			20			26			52			39			219
Non-cash charges used	—			(20		)	(26		)	(52		)	(1		)	(99		)
Cash payments	(27		)	—			—			—			(15		)	(42		)
Foreign exchange rate impact	(1		)	—			—			—			—			(1		)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	54		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	23		$	77
Special charges	16			9			—			—			45			70
Non-cash charges used	—			(9		)	—			—			—			(9		)
Cash payments	(20		)	—			—			—			(15		)	(35		)
Balance at March 31, 2012	$	50		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	53		$	103
Special charges	13			3			—			5			17			38
Non-cash charges used	—			(3		)	—			(5		)	(4		)	(12		)
Cash payments	(14		)	—			—			—			(21		)	(35		)
Foreign exchange rate impact	(2		)	—			—			—			(1		)	(3		)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	47		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	44		$	91

XML

Basis Of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of St. Jude Medical, Inc. (St. Jude Medical or the Company) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Operating results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. Preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and footnotes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 (2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K).

XML

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
Net earnings	$ 244	$ 241	$ 456	$ 474
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes	4	(1)	6	1
Reclassification of realized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes	(3)	0	(5)	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes	(84)	22	(46)	109
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(83)	21	(45)	110
Total comprehensive income	$ 161	$ 262	$ 411	$ 584

XML

Fair Value Measurements And Financial Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Methodology and Assumptions [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements And Financial Instruments

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair value measurement accounting standard, codified in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (ASC Topic 820), provides a framework for measuring fair value and defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability. Fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined using assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The standard establishes a valuation hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability developed based on independent market data sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability developed based upon the best information available. The valuation hierarchy is composed of three categories. The categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The categories within the valuation hierarchy are described as follows:

• Level 1 – Inputs to the fair value measurement are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• Level 2 – Inputs to the fair value measurement include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

• Level 3 – Inputs to the fair value measurement are unobservable inputs or valuation techniques.

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The fair value measurement standard applies to certain financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (each reporting period). These financial assets and liabilities include money-market securities, trading marketable securities, available-for-sale marketable securities and derivative instruments. The Company continues to record these items at fair value on a recurring basis and the fair value measurements are applied using ASC Topic 820. The Company does not have any material nonfinancial assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. A summary of the valuation methodologies used for the respective financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis is as follows:

Money-Market Securities: The Company’s money-market securities include funds that are traded in active markets and are recorded at fair value based upon the quoted market prices. The Company classifies these securities as level 1.

Trading Securities: The Company’s trading securities include publicly-traded mutual funds that are traded in active markets and are recorded at fair value based upon quoted market prices of the net asset values of the funds. The Company classifies these securities as level 1.

Available-For-Sale Securities: The Company’s available-for-sale securities include publicly-traded equity securities that are traded in active markets and are recorded at fair value based upon the closing stock prices. The Company classifies these securities as level 1. The following table summarizes the components of the balance of the Company’s available-for-sale securities at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in millions):

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Adjusted cost	$	11	$	9
Gross unrealized gains	32		30
Fair value	$	43	$	39

Derivative Instruments: The Company’s derivative instruments consist of foreign currency exchange contracts and interest rate swap contracts. The Company classifies these instruments as level 2 as the fair value is determined using inputs other than observable quoted market prices. These inputs include spot and forward foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates that the Company obtains from standard market data providers. The fair value of the Company’s outstanding foreign currency exchange contracts was not material at June 30, 2012 or December 31, 2011.

A summary of financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is as follows (in millions):

	Balance Sheet Classification	June 30, 2012		Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Money-market securities	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,015	$	1,015	$	—	$	—
Available-for-sale securities	Other current assets	43		43		—		—
Trading securities	Other assets	219		219		—		—
Total assets		$	1,277	$	1,277	$	—	$	—

	Balance Sheet Classification	December 31, 2011		Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Money-market securities	Cash and cash equivalents	$	745	$	745	$	—	$	—
Available-for-sale securities	Other current assets	39		39		—		—
Trading securities	Other assets	205		205		—		—
Interest rate swap	Other assets	18		—		18		—
Total assets		$	1,007	$	989	$	18	$	—

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The fair value measurement standard also applies to certain nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. A summary of the valuation methodologies used for the respective nonfinancial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis is as follows:

Long-Lived Assets: The Company reviews the carrying amount of its long-lived assets other than goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstance include a significant decrease in market price, a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is being used or a significant adverse change in the legal or business climate. The Company measures the fair value of its long-lived assets, such as its definite-lived intangible assets and property, plant and equipment using independent appraisals, market models and discounted cash flow models. A discounted cash flow model requires inputs to a present value cash flow calculation such as a risk-adjusted discount rate, terminal values, operating budgets, long-term strategic plans and remaining useful lives of the asset or asset group. If the carrying value of the Company’s long-lived assets (excluding goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets) exceeds the related undiscounted future cash flows, the carrying value is written down to the fair value in the period identified.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company determined that certain purchased technology intangible assets in the Company's AF and CV businesses were considered impaired as their future expected undiscounted cash flows did not exceed the carrying value of the related assets. As a result, the Company recognized a $5 million impairment charge to write-down the intangible assets to their estimated fair value of $4 million as of June 30, 2012. The fair value measurements of these intangible assets are considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy due to the use of unobservable inputs, specifically the discounted cash flows income approach method, to measure fair value.

During 2011, the Company initiated restructuring actions resulting in the planned future closure of its CRM manufacturing facility in Sweden, resulting in the recognition of a $12 million impairment charge to write-down the facility to its estimated fair value of $13 million. The fair value measurement of the facility is considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy due to the use of observable inputs, specifically comparable third party sale prices for similar facilities. The Company also recognized $52 million of intangible asset impairments primarily associated with customer relationship intangible assets. Due to the changing dynamics of the U.S. healthcare market, these intangible assets were determined to have no future discrete cash flows and were fully impaired. Refer to Note 7 for further details of these charges.

Cost Method Investments: The Company also holds investments in equity securities that are accounted for as cost method investments, which are classified as other assets and measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The carrying value of these investments approximated $144 million and $128 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The fair value of the Company’s cost method investments is not estimated if there are no identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of these investments. When measured on a nonrecurring basis, the Company’s cost method investments are considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy due to the use of unobservable inputs to measure fair value.

Fair Value Measurements of Other Financial Instruments

The aggregate fair value of the Company’s fixed-rate senior notes at June 30, 2012 (measured using quoted prices in active markets) was $2,575 million compared to the aggregate carrying value of $2,435 million (inclusive of the terminated interest rate swaps). The fair value of the Company’s other debt obligations at June 30, 2012 approximated their aggregate $528 million carrying value due to the variable interest rate and short-term nature of these instruments.

XML

Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 27, 2012
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Registrant Name	ST JUDE MEDICAL INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000203077
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-29
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		313,970,108

XML

Derivative Financial Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 815 in accounting for and disclosing derivative instruments and hedging activities. All derivative financial instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized in net earnings or other comprehensive income depending on whether the derivative is designated as part of a qualifying hedge transaction. Derivative assets and derivative liabilities are classified as other current assets, other assets, other current liabilities or other liabilities, as appropriate.

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

The Company hedges a portion of its foreign currency exchange rate risk through the use of forward exchange contracts. The Company uses forward exchange contracts to manage foreign currency exposures related to intercompany receivables and payables arising from intercompany purchases of manufactured products. These forward contracts are not designated as qualifying hedging relationships under ASC Topic 815. The Company measures its foreign currency exchange contracts at fair value on a recurring basis. The fair value of outstanding contracts was immaterial as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. During the second quarter of 2012 and 2011, the net amount of gains (losses) the Company recorded to other income (expense) for its forward currency exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815 was a net gain of $4 million and a net loss of $5 million, respectively. During the first six months of 2012 and 2011, the net amount of gains (losses) the Company recorded to other income (expense) for its forward currency exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815 was a net gain of $5 million and a net loss of $8 million, respectively. These net gains/(losses) were almost entirely offset by corresponding net (losses)/gains on the foreign currency exposures being managed. The Company does not enter into contracts for trading or speculative purposes. The Company’s policy is to enter into hedging contracts with major financial institutions that have at least an “A” (or equivalent) credit rating.

Interest Rate Swap

In prior periods, the Company has chosen to hedge the fair value of certain debt obligations through the use of interest rate swap contracts. For interest rate swap contracts that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges, changes in the value of the fair value hedge are recognized as an asset or liability, as applicable, offsetting the changes in the fair value of the hedged debt instrument. When outstanding, the Company’s swap contracts are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets as a component of other current assets, other assets, other accrued expenses or other liabilities based on the gain or loss position of the contract and the contract maturity date. Additionally, any payments made or received under the swap contracts are accrued and recognized as interest expense. On June 7, 2012, the Company terminated the interest rate swap it had entered into concurrent with the March 2010 issuance of the 2016 Senior Notes and received a cash payment of $24 million. The gain from terminating the interest rate swap agreement has been reflected as an increase to the carrying value of the debt and is being amortized as a reduction of interest expense resulting in a net average interest rate of 1.3% that will be recognized over the remaining term of the 2016 Senior Notes. At December 31, 2011, the fair value of the interest rate swap was an $18 million unrealized gain which was classified in other assets.

XML

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,214	$ 986
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $100 at June, 2012 and $101 at December 31, 2011	1,350	1,367
Inventories	621	624
Deferred income taxes, net	230	232
Other current assets	172	182
Total current assets	3,587	3,391
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	2,553	2,454
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,140)	(1,066)
Net property, plant and equipment	1,413	1,388
Goodwill	2,945	2,953
Intangible assets, net	822	856
Other assets	419	417
TOTAL ASSETS	9,186	9,005
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current debt obligations	81	83
Accounts payable	135	202
Dividends payable	72	67
Income taxes payable	0	1
Employee compensation and related benefits	303	305
Other current liabilities	409	403
Total current liabilities	1,000	1,061
Long-term debt	2,882	2,713
Deferred income taxes, net	264	279
Other liabilities	511	477
Total liabilities	4,657	4,530
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)	0	0
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock ($1.00 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding)	0	0
Common stock ($0.10 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 313,938,978 and 319,615,965 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)	31	32
Additional paid-in capital	56	43
Retained earnings	4,471	4,384
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Cumulative translation adjustment	(48)	(2)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	19	18
Total shareholders' equity	4,529	4,475
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 9,186	$ 9,005

XML

Commitments And Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation

Silzone® Litigation and Insurance Receivables: The Company has been sued in various jurisdictions beginning in March 2000 by some patients who received a heart valve product with Silzone® coating, which the Company stopped selling in January 2000. The Company has vigorously defended against the claims that have been asserted and will continue to do so with respect to any remaining claims.

The Company's outstanding Silzone cases consist of two class actions in Ontario, one individual case in Ontario and one proposed class action in British Columbia by the provincial health insurer. In Ontario, a trial on common issues commenced in February 2010 in a class action case involving Silzone patients. In June 2012, the Court in that case ruled in the Company's favor on all nine common class issues and the Court ruled the case should be dismissed. The Court of Appeal for the Province of Ontario granted the plaintiff's request seeking to extend the time for filing a notice of appeal to September 14, 2012. An additional case seeking class action status in Ontario was originally stayed in 2003 pending resolution of the class action that went through the common issue proceeding, and the Company will seek dismissal of both class action matters when it seeks to have the Court effectuate its June 2012 order finding that a class action in Ontario involving Silzone products should be dismissed. The proposed class action lawsuit by the British Columbia provincial health insurer seeks to recover the cost of insured services furnished or to be furnished to patients who were also class members in a British Columbia class action that was resolved in 2010. Although that lawsuit remains pending in the British Columbia court, there has not been any activity since 2010. The individual case in Ontario requests damages in excess of $1 million (claiming unspecified special damages, health care costs and interest). Based on the Company’s historical experience, the amount ultimately paid, if any, often does not bear any relationship to the amount claimed.

The Company has recorded an accrual for probable legal costs, settlements and judgments for Silzone related litigation. The Company is not aware of any unasserted claims related to Silzone-coated products. For all Silzone legal costs incurred, the Company records insurance receivables for the amounts that it expects to recover based on its assessment of the specific insurance policies, the nature of the claim and the Company’s experience with similar claims. The Company’s current and final insurance layer for Silzone claims consists of $13 million of remaining coverage with two insurance carriers. To the extent that the Company’s future Silzone costs (the material components of which are settlements, judgments, legal fees and other related defense costs) exceed its remaining insurance coverage, the Company would be responsible for such costs. The Company has not recognized an expense related to any potential future damages as they are not probable or reasonably estimable at this time.

The following table summarizes the Company’s Silzone legal accrual and related insurance receivable at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in millions):

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Silzone legal accrual	$	4	$	22
Silzone insurance receivable	$	3	$	15

Volcano Corporation & LightLab Imaging Litigation: The Company’s subsidiary, LightLab Imaging, has pending litigation with Volcano Corporation (Volcano) and Axsun Technologies, Inc. (Axsun), a subsidiary of Volcano, in the Superior Court of Massachusetts and in state court in Delaware. LightLab Imaging makes and sells optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging systems. Volcano is a LightLab Imaging competitor in medical imaging. Axsun makes and sells lasers and is a supplier of lasers to LightLab Imaging for use in OCT imaging systems. The lawsuits arise out of Volcano’s acquisition of Axsun in December 2008. Before Volcano acquired Axsun, LightLab Imaging and Axsun had worked together to develop a tunable laser for use in OCT imaging systems. While the laser was in development, LightLab Imaging and Axsun entered into an agreement pursuant to which Axsun agreed to sell its tunable lasers exclusively to LightLab in the field of human coronary artery imaging for a certain period of time.

After Volcano acquired Axsun in December 2008, LightLab Imaging sued Axsun and Volcano in Massachusetts, asserting a number of claims arising out of Volcano’s acquisition of Axsun. In January 2011, the Court ruled that Axsun’s and Volcano’s conduct constituted knowing and willful violations of a statute that prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices or acts of unfair competition, entitling LightLab Imaging to double damages, and furthermore, that LightLab Imaging was entitled to recover attorneys’ fees. In February 2011, Volcano and Axsun were ordered to pay the Company for reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and double damages, which Volcano paid to the Company in July 2011. The Court also issued certain injunctions against Volcano and Axsun when it entered its final judgment.

In Delaware, Axsun and Volcano commenced an action in February 2010 against LightLab Imaging, seeking a declaration as to whether Axsun may supply a certain light source for use in OCT imaging systems to Volcano. Axsun’s and Volcano’s position is that this light source is not a tunable laser and hence falls outside Axsun’s exclusivity obligations to Volcano. LightLab Imaging’s position, among other things, is that this light source is a tunable laser. Though the trial of this matter was expected to occur in early 2011, in a March 2011 ruling, the Delaware Court postponed the trial of this case because Axsun and Volcano did not yet have a finalized light source product to present to the Court.

In May 2011, LightLab Imaging initiated a lawsuit against Volcano and Axsun in the Delaware state court. The suit seeks to enforce LightLab Imaging’s exclusive contract with Axsun, to prevent Volcano from interfering with that contract, to bar Axsun and Volcano from using LightLab Imaging confidential information and trade secrets, and to prevent Volcano and Axsun from violating a Massachusetts statute prohibiting unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to LightLab Imaging’s tunable laser technology. In October 2011, LightLab Imaging filed an amended and supplemental complaint in this action, and in early November 2011, the Company received Volcano and Axsun’s response, including motions to dismiss some of the claims and stay the prosecution of other claims. In May 2012, the Court granted Volcano's motion to stay the proceedings until Volcano provides notice of its intent to begin clinical trials or engage in other public activities with an OCT imaging system that uses a type of light source that is in dispute in the lawsuit. Volcano is under an order to provide such a notice at least 45 days before beginning such trials or engaging in such activities.

Volcano Corporation & St. Jude Medical Patent Litigation: In July 2010, the Company filed a lawsuit in federal district court in Delaware against Volcano for patent infringement. In the suit, the Company asserted five patents against Volcano and seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages. The infringed patents are part of the St. Jude Medical PressureWire® technology platform, which was acquired as part of St. Jude Medical’s purchase of Radi Medical Systems in December 2008. Volcano has filed counterclaims against the Company in this case, alleging certain St. Jude Medical patent claims are unenforceable and that certain St. Jude Medical products infringe four Volcano patents. The Company believes the assertions and claims made by Volcano are without merit. The hearing on the proper constructions of the patent claims, and for all dispositive motions is scheduled for September 2012. Trial on liability issues in this case is scheduled for October 2012. On July 31, 2012, the Court issued an order organizing the case into two separate trials, explaining that the case involving the five patents the Company has asserted against Volcano will be tried in a one week jury trial beginning October 15, 2012, and that the case involving the four patents Volcano has asserted against the Company will be tried in a one week jury trial beginning on October 22, 2012.

March 2010 Securities Class Action Litigation: In March 2010, a securities class action lawsuit was filed in federal district court in Minnesota against the Company and certain officers on behalf of purchasers of St. Jude Medical common stock between April 22, 2009 and October 6, 2009. The lawsuit relates to the Company’s earnings announcements for the first, second and third quarters of 2009, as well as a preliminary earnings release dated October 6, 2009. The complaint, which seeks unspecified damages and other relief as well as attorneys’ fees, alleges that the Company failed to disclose that it was experiencing a slowdown in demand for its products and was not receiving anticipated orders for CRM (Cardiac Rhythm Management) devices. Class members allege that the Company’s failure to disclose the above information resulted in the class purchasing St. Jude Medical stock at an artificially inflated price. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims asserted in this lawsuit. In December 2011, the Court issued a decision denying a motion to dismiss filed by the defendants in October 2010. The defendants filed their answer in January 2012, and the discovery phase in the case has begun.

June 2012 Securities Class Action Litigation: On June 14, 2012, a securities class action lawsuit was filed in federal district court in Minnesota against the Company and a company officer for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all purchasers of the publicly traded securities of the Company between December 15, 2010 and April 4, 2012 who were damaged thereby. The complaint, which seeks unspecified damages and other relief as well as attorneys' fees, alleges that the Company failed to disclose information concerning its Riata, QuickFlex and QuickSite leads. Class members allege that the Company's failure to disclose this information resulted in the class purchasing St. Jude Medical stock at an artificially inflated price. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims asserted in this lawsuit. The lawsuit is in a very early stage and is awaiting appointment of a lead plaintiff and lead counsel to represent the putative class.

Other than disclosed above, the Company has not recorded an expense related to any potential damages in connection with these litigation matters because any potential loss is not probable or reasonably estimable. Additionally, other than disclosed above, the Company cannot reasonably estimate a loss or range of loss, if any, that may result from these litigation matters.

Regulatory Matters

The FDA inspected the Company’s manufacturing facility in Minnetonka, Minnesota at various times between December 8 and December 19, 2008. On December 19, 2008, the FDA issued a Form 483 identifying certain observed non-conformity with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) primarily related to the manufacture and assembly of the Safire™ ablation catheter with a 4 mm or 5 mm non-irrigated tip. Following the receipt of the Form 483, the Company’s AF (Atrial Fibrillation) division provided written responses to the FDA detailing proposed corrective actions and immediately initiated efforts to address the FDA’s observations of non-conformity. The Company subsequently received a warning letter dated April 17, 2009 from the FDA relating to these non-conformities with respect to this facility. Following re-inspection by the FDA in early 2012, the Company has now completed the corrective actions to adequately address the issues noted in the warning letter and the associated restrictions are no longer applicable.

The FDA inspected the Company’s Plano, Texas manufacturing facility at various times between March 5 and April 6, 2009. On April 6, 2009, the FDA issued a Form 483 identifying certain observed nonconformities with cGMP. Following the receipt of the Form 483, the Company’s Neuromodulation division provided written responses to the FDA detailing proposed corrective actions and immediately initiated efforts to address FDA’s observations of nonconformity. The Company subsequently received a warning letter dated June 26, 2009 from the FDA relating to these non-conformities with respect to its Neuromodulation division’s Plano, Texas and Hackettstown, New Jersey facilities.

With respect to this warning letter, the FDA notes that it will not grant requests for exportation certificates to foreign governments or approve pre-market approval applications for Class III devices to which the quality system regulation deviations are reasonably related until the violations have been corrected. The Company is working cooperatively with the FDA to resolve all of its concerns.

Customer orders have not been and are not expected to be impacted while the Company works to resolve the FDA’s concerns. The Company is working diligently to respond timely and fully to the FDA’s requests. While the Company believes the issues raised by the FDA can be resolved without a material impact on the Company’s financial results, the FDA has recently been increasing its scrutiny of the medical device industry and raising the threshold for compliance. The government is expected to continue to scrutinize the industry closely with inspections, and possibly enforcement actions, by the FDA or other agencies. The Company is regularly monitoring, assessing and improving its internal compliance systems and procedures to ensure that its activities are consistent with applicable laws, regulations and requirements, including those of the FDA.

Other Matters

Boston U.S. Attorney Investigation: In December 2008, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston delivered a subpoena issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG) requesting the production of documents relating to implantable cardiac rhythm device and pacemaker warranty claims. In June 2012, without an admission of liability, the Company agreed to settle this matter and paid $4 million. The settlement resolves allegations that the Company failed to properly apply warranty credits for certain purchases by the U.S. Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs.

U.S. Department of Justice - Civil Investigative Demand: In March 2010, the Company received a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. The CID requests documents and sets forth interrogatories related to communications by and within the Company on various indications for tachycardia implantable cardioverter defibrillator systems (ICDs) and a National Coverage Decision issued by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Similar requests were made of the Company’s major competitors. The Company has produced all documents and information requested in the CID. The Company has not recorded an expense related to any potential damages in connection with this matter because any potential loss is not probable or reasonably estimable. The Company cannot reasonably estimate a loss or range of loss, if any, that may result from this matter.

The Company is also involved in various other lawsuits, claims and proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business.

Product Warranties

The Company offers a warranty on various products, the most significant of which relates to its ICDs and pacemakers systems. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred under its warranties and records a liability in the amount of such costs at the time the product is sold. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the number of units sold, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and cost per claim. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary.

Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and July 2, 2011 were as follows (in millions):

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Balance at beginning of period	$	37	$	27		$	36		$	25
Warranty expense recognized	1		3			3			6
Warranty credits issued	—		(1		)	(1		)	(2		)
Balance at end of period	$	38	$	29		$	38		$	29

Other Commitments

The Company has certain contingent commitments to acquire various businesses involved in the distribution of the Company’s products and to pay other contingent acquisition consideration payments. While it is not certain if and/or when these payments will be made, as of June 30, 2012, the Company estimates it could be required to pay approximately $11 million in future periods to satisfy such commitments. Refer to Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations of the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.

XML

Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

DEBT

The Company’s debt consisted of the following (in millions):

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
2.20% senior notes due 2013	$	458	$	461
3.75% senior notes due 2014	700		699
2.50% senior notes due 2016	521		518
4.875% senior notes due 2019	495		495
1.58% Yen-denominated senior notes due 2017	102		104
2.04% Yen-denominated senior notes due 2020	160		164
Yen-denominated credit facility	81		83
Commercial paper borrowings	446		272
Total debt	2,963		2,796
Less: current debt obligations	81		83
Long-term debt	$	2,882	$	2,713

Expected future minimum principal payments under the Company’s debt obligations are as follows: $531 million in 2013; $700 million in 2014; $446 million in 2015; $500 million in 2016; $102 million in 2017; and $660 million in years thereafter.

Senior Notes Due 2013: On March 10, 2010, the Company issued $450 million principal amount of 3-year, 2.20% unsecured senior notes (2013 Senior Notes) that mature in September 2013. The majority of the net proceeds from the issuance of the 2013 Senior Notes was used to retire outstanding debt obligations. Interest payments are required on a semi-annual basis. The 2013 Senior Notes were issued at a discount, yielding an effective interest rate of 2.23% at issuance. The Company may redeem the 2013 Senior Notes at any time at the applicable redemption price. The debt discount is being amortized as interest expense through maturity.

Concurrent with the issuance of the 2013 Senior Notes, the Company entered into a 3-year, $450 million notional amount interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedge of the changes in fair value of the Company’s fixed-rate 2013 Senior Notes. On November 8, 2010, the Company terminated the interest rate swap and received a cash payment of $19 million. The gain from terminating the interest rate swap agreement has been reflected as an increase to the carrying value of the debt and is being amortized as a reduction of interest expense resulting in a net average interest rate of 0.8% that will be recognized over the remaining term of the 2013 Senior Notes.

Senior Notes Due 2014: On July 28, 2009, the Company issued $700 million principal amount of 5-year, 3.75% unsecured senior notes (2014 Senior Notes) that mature in July 2014. Interest payments are required on a semi-annual basis. The 2014 Senior Notes were issued at a discount, yielding an effective interest rate of 3.78% at issuance. The debt discount is being amortized as interest expense through maturity. The Company may redeem the 2014 Senior Notes at any time at the applicable redemption price.

Senior Notes Due 2016: On December 1, 2010, the Company issued $500 million principal amount of 5-year, 2.50% unsecured senior notes (2016 Senior Notes) that mature in January 2016. The majority of the net proceeds from the issuance of the 2016 Senior Notes was used for general corporate purposes including the repurchase of the Company’s common stock. Interest payments are required on a semi-annual basis. The 2016 Senior Notes were issued at a discount, yielding an effective interest rate of 2.54% at issuance. The debt discount is being amortized as interest expense through maturity. The Company may redeem the 2016 Senior Notes at any time at the applicable redemption price.

Concurrent with the issuance of the 2016 Senior Notes, the Company entered into a 5-year, $500 million notional amount interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedge of the changes in fair value of the Company’s fixed-rate 2016 Senior Notes. On June 7, 2012, the Company terminated the interest rate swap and received a cash payment of $24 million. The gain from terminating the interest rate swap agreement has been reflected as an increase to the carrying value of the debt and is being amortized as a reduction of interest expense resulting in a net average interest rate of 1.3% that will be recognized over the remaining term of the 2016 Senior Notes.

Senior Notes Due 2019: On July 28, 2009, the Company issued $500 million principal amount of 10-year, 4.875% unsecured senior notes (2019 Senior Notes) that mature in July 2019. Interest payments are required on a semi-annual basis. The 2019 Senior Notes were issued at a discount, yielding an effective interest rate of 5.04% at issuance. The debt discount is being amortized as interest expense through maturity. The Company may redeem the 2019 Senior Notes at any time at the applicable redemption price.

1.58% Yen-Denominated Senior Notes Due 2017: On April 28, 2010, the Company issued 7-year, 1.58% unsecured senior notes in Japan (1.58% Yen Notes) totaling 8.1 billion Japanese Yen (the equivalent of $102 million at June 30, 2012 and $104 million at December 31, 2011). The principal amount of the 1.58% Yen Notes recorded on the balance sheet fluctuates based on the effects of foreign currency translation. Interest payments are required on a semi-annual basis and the entire principal balance is due on April 28, 2017.

2.04% Yen-Denominated Senior Notes Due 2020: On April 28, 2010, the Company issued 10-year, 2.04% unsecured senior notes in Japan (2.04% Yen Notes) totaling 12.8 billion Japanese Yen (the equivalent of $160 million at June 30, 2012 and $164 million at December 31, 2011). The principal amount of the 2.04% Yen Notes recorded on the balance sheet fluctuates based on the effects of foreign currency translation. Interest payments are required on a semi-annual basis and the entire principal balance is due on April 28, 2020.

Yen–Denominated Credit Facilities: In March 2011, the Company borrowed 6.5 billion Japanese Yen (the equivalent of $81 million at June 30, 2012 and $83 million at December 31, 2011) under uncommitted credit facilities with two commercial Japanese banks that provide for borrowings up to a maximum of 11.25 billion Japanese Yen. The principal amount reflected on the balance sheet fluctuates based on the effects of foreign currency translation. Half of the borrowings bear interest at Yen LIBOR plus 0.275% and mature in June 2013 and the other half of the borrowings bear interest at Yen LIBOR plus 0.25% and mature in March 2013. The maturity dates of each credit facility automatically extend for a one-year period, unless the Company elects to terminate the credit facility.

Other Available Borrowings: In December 2010, the Company entered into a $1.5 billion unsecured committed credit facility (Credit Facility) that it may draw on for general corporate purposes and to support its commercial paper program. The Credit Facility expires in February 2015. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest initially at LIBOR plus 0.875%, subject to adjustment in the event of a change in the Company’s credit ratings. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility.

The Company’s commercial paper program provides for the issuance of short-term, unsecured commercial paper with maturities up to 270 days. The Company’s outstanding commercial paper balance was $446 million at June 30, 2012 and $272 million at December 31, 2011. During the first six months of 2012, the Company’s weighted average effective interest rate on its commercial paper borrowings was approximately 0.23%. Any future commercial paper borrowings would bear interest at the applicable then-current market rates. The Company classifies all of its commercial paper borrowings as long-term debt, as the Company has the ability to repay any short-term maturity with available cash from its existing long-term, committed Credit Facility.

XML

Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Silzone Legal Accrual And Related Insurance Receivable

The following table summarizes the Company’s Silzone legal accrual and related insurance receivable at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in millions):

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Silzone legal accrual	$	4	$	22
Silzone insurance receivable	$	3	$	15

Schedule Of Product Warranty Liability

Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and July 2, 2011 were as follows (in millions):

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Balance at beginning of period	$	37	$	27		$	36		$	25
Warranty expense recognized	1		3			3			6
Warranty credits issued	—		(1		)	(1		)	(2		)
Balance at end of period	$	38	$	29		$	38		$	29

XML

Segment And Geographic Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]

Segment And Geographic Information

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Segment Information

The Company’s four operating segments are Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM), Cardiovascular (CV), Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Neuromodulation (NMD). The primary products produced by each operating segment are: CRM – tachycardia implantable cardioverter defibrillator systems (ICDs) and bradycardia pacemaker systems (pacemakers); CV – vascular products, which include vascular closure products, pressure measurement guidewires, optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging products, vascular plugs and other vascular accessories, and structural heart products, which include heart valve replacement and repair products and structural heart defect devices; AF – electrophysiology (EP) introducers and catheters, advanced cardiac mapping, navigation and recording systems and ablation systems; and NMD – neurostimulation products, which include spinal cord and deep brain stimulation devices.

The Company has aggregated the four operating segments into two reportable segments based upon their similar operational and economic characteristics: CRM/NMD and CV/AF. Net sales of the Company’s reportable segments include end-customer revenues from the sale of products they each develop and manufacture or distribute. The costs included in each of the reportable segments’ operating results include the direct costs of the products sold to customers and operating expenses managed by each of the reportable segments. Certain expenses managed by the Company’s selling and corporate functions, including all stock-based compensation expense, impairment charges, certain acquisition-related charges, in-process research and development (IPR&D) charges, excise tax expense and special charges have not been recorded in the individual reportable segments. As a result, reportable segment operating profit is not representative of the operating profit of the products in these reportable segments. Additionally, certain assets are managed by the Company’s selling and corporate functions, principally including trade receivables, inventory, cash and cash equivalents, certain marketable securities and deferred income taxes. For management reporting purposes, the Company does not compile capital expenditures by reportable segment; therefore, this information has not been presented, as it is impracticable to do so.

The following table presents net sales and operating profit by reportable segment (in millions):

	CRM/NMD		CV/AF		Other			Total
Three Months ended June 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	852	$	558	$	—		$	1,410
Operating profit	567		309		(538		)	338
Three Months ended July 2, 2011:
Net sales	$	896	$	550	$	—		$	1,446
Operating profit	565		289		(529		)	325
Six Months ended June 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	1,690	$	1,115	$	—		$	2,805
Operating profit	1,124		617		(1,101		)	640
Six Months ended July 2, 2011:
Net sales	$	1,750	$	1,072	$	—		$	2,822
Operating profit	1,101		553		(1,007		)	647

The following table presents the Company’s total assets by reportable segment (in millions):

Total Assets	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
CRM/NMD	$	2,347	$	2,412
CV/AF	2,977		3,093
Other	3,862		3,500
	$	9,186	$	9,005

Geographic Information

The following table presents net sales by geographic location of the customer (in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
Net Sales	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
United States	$	664	$	678	$	1,329	$	1,354
International
Europe	374		411		748		780
Japan	163		157		328		304
Asia Pacific	116		106		221		199
Other	93		94		179		185
	746		768		1,476		1,468
	$	1,410	$	1,446	$	2,805	$	2,822

The amounts for long-lived assets by significant geographic market include net property, plant and equipment by physical location of the asset as follows (in millions):

Long-Lived Assets	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
United States	$	1,036	$	1,007
International
Europe	77		84
Japan	32		31
Asia Pacific	83		81
Other	185		185
	377		381
	$	1,413	$	1,388

XML

Other Income (Expense), Net

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]

Other Income (Expense), Net

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET

The Company’s other income (expense) consisted of the following (in millions):

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Interest income	$	1		$	1		$	2		$	2
Interest expense	(19		)	(17		)	(37		)	(35		)
Other	(7		)	(9		)	(13		)	(19		)
Total other income (expense), net	$	(25	)	$	(25	)	$	(48	)	$	(52	)

XML

Special Charges

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Special Charges [Abstract]

Special Charges

SPECIAL CHARGES

Special Charges

The Company recognizes certain transactions and events as special charges in its consolidated financial statements. These charges (such as impairment charges, restructuring charges and certain litigation charges) result from facts and circumstances that vary in frequency and impact on the Company’s results of operations. In order to enhance segment comparability and reflect management’s focus on the ongoing operations of the Company, special charges are not reflected in the individual reportable segments operating results.

During the first and second quarters of 2012, the Company incurred special charges totaling $70 million and $38 million, respectively. Of the $70 million and $38 million of special charges recognized, $42 million and $30 million, respectively, related primarily to restructuring actions to realign certain activities in the Company’s CRM business and sales and selling support organizations. The formalized plan for these actions was announced in the second quarter of 2011 and included phasing out CRM manufacturing and research and development (R&D) operations in Sweden, reducing the Company’s workforce and rationalizing product lines. The charges incurred to date include employee termination costs and asset write-off and impairment charges associated with inventory, fixed assets and intangible assets.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company also agreed to settle a dispute on licensed technology for the Company’s Angio-Seal™ vascular closure devices. In connection with this settlement, which resolved all disputed claims and included a fully-paid perpetual license, the Company recognized a $28 million settlement expense which it classified as a special charge. The Company also recognized a $12 million licensed technology intangible asset to be amortized over the technology’s remaining patent life.

A summary of the activity related to the 2011 and 2012 special charges and restructuring accrual is as follows (in millions):

	Employee Termination Costs			Inventory Charges			Fixed Asset Charges			Intangible Asset Charges			Other			Total
Balance at January 1, 2011	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Special charges	82			20			26			52			39			219
Non-cash charges used	—			(20		)	(26		)	(52		)	(1		)	(99		)
Cash payments	(27		)	—			—			—			(15		)	(42		)
Foreign exchange rate impact	(1		)	—			—			—			—			(1		)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	54		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	23		$	77
Special charges	16			9			—			—			45			70
Non-cash charges used	—			(9		)	—			—			—			(9		)
Cash payments	(20		)	—			—			—			(15		)	(35		)
Balance at March 31, 2012	$	50		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	53		$	103
Special charges	13			3			—			5			17			38
Non-cash charges used	—			(3		)	—			(5		)	(4		)	(12		)
Cash payments	(14		)	—			—			—			(21		)	(35		)
Foreign exchange rate impact	(2		)	—			—			—			(1		)	(3		)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	47		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	44		$	91

Employee Termination Costs: In connection with the staged phase-out of CRM manufacturing and R&D operations in Sweden, the Company began recognizing severance costs and other termination benefits during 2011 for over 650 employees in accordance with ASC Topic 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations whereby certain employee termination costs are recognized over the employees’ remaining future service period. Additionally, during 2011, the Company recognized certain severance costs for 550 employees after management determined that such severance and benefits were probable and estimable, in accordance with ASC Topic 712, Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits. Of the total $82 million of employee termination costs recorded in 2011, $9 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company recognized additional severance costs and other termination benefits for nearly 50 employees after management determined that such severance and benefits were probable and estimable, in accordance with ASC Topic 712, Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits. Of the total $16 million of employee termination costs recorded during the first quarter of 2012, $5 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company recognized additional severance costs and other termination benefits for approximately 70 employees after management determined that such severance and benefits were probable and estimable, in accordance with ASC Topic 712, Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits. Of the total $13 million of employee termination costs recognized during the second quarter of 2012, $5 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

Inventory Charges: The Company recorded $9 million and $3 million of inventory obsolescence charges during the first and second quarters of 2012, respectively, primarily associated with the rationalization of product lines in our CRM and Neuromodulation (NMD) businesses. The Company also recognized $20 million of inventory obsolescence charges during 2011. All inventory charges were classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

Fixed Asset Charges: The Company recorded $26 million of impairment and accelerated depreciation charges during 2011, of which $12 million related to an impairment charge to write-down the Company’s CRM manufacturing facility in Sweden to its fair value. The impairment charge was recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant and Equipment after it was determined that its remaining undiscounted future cash flows did not exceed its carrying value. Of the $26 million charge, $9 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

Intangible Asset Charges: The Company recorded $52 million of intangible asset impairment charges during 2011, of which $49 million related to intangible assets acquired in connection with legacy acquisitions of businesses involved in the distribution of the Company’s products. Due to the changing dynamics of the U.S. healthcare market, specifically as it relates to hospital purchasing practices, the Company determined that the fair value of these intangible assets did not exceed their carrying values and recognized a $49 million impairment charge.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company determined that certain intangible assets in the Company's Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Cardiovascular (CV) businesses were considered impaired as their future expected undiscounted cash flows did not exceed the carrying value of the related assets. As a result, the Company recognized a $5 million impairment charge to write-down the intangible assets to their fair value.

Other Charges: During 2011, the Company recognized $21 million of charges associated with other CRM restructuring actions which included $13 million of pension settlement charges associated with the termination of Sweden’s defined benefit pension plan and $4 million of idle facility costs incurred during 2011 from transitioning CRM manufacturing operations in Sweden to cost-advantaged locations. The Company also recognized $7 million of contract termination costs, $4 million of legal settlement costs and $7 million of other costs. Of the total $39 million recorded as other charges, $10 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company recognized $45 million of other special charges which included the $28 million license dispute settlement charge, $9 million of restructuring related and realignment charges associated with the Company’s CRM business and sales and selling support organizations (of which $3 million related to idle facility costs in Sweden), $4 million of contract termination costs and $4 million of other costs. Of the total $45 million of other charges, $9 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company recognized $17 million of other special charges which included $13 million of restructuring related and realignment charges associated with the Company’s CRM business and sales and selling support organizations (of which $4 million related to idle facility costs in Sweden) and $4 million of contract termination costs. Of the total $17 million of other charges, $7 million was classified as a special charge in cost of sales.

XML

Net Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Earnings Per Share

NET EARNINGS PER SHARE

The table below sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share (in millions, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 30, 2011
Numerator:
Net earnings	$	244	$	241	$	456	$	474
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	313.9		328.6		314.8		326.9
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options	1.1		3.8		1.5		3.7
Restricted stock units	0.2		0.2		0.1		0.1
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	315.2		332.6		316.4		330.7
Basic net earnings per share	$	0.78	$	0.73	$	1.45	$	1.45
Diluted net earnings per share	$	0.78	$	0.72	$	1.44	$	1.43

Approximately 20.2 million and 6.6 million shares of common stock subject to stock options and restricted stock units were excluded from the diluted net earnings per share computation for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and July 2, 2011, respectively, because they were not dilutive. Additionally, approximately 17.0 million and 7.0 million shares of common stock subject to stock options and restricted stock units were excluded from the diluted net earnings per share computation for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and July 2, 2011, respectively, because they were not dilutive.

XML

Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

INCOME TAXES

As of June 30, 2012, the Company had $220 million accrued for unrecognized tax benefits, all of which would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized. Additionally, the Company had $37 million accrued for interest and penalties as of June 30, 2012. At December 31, 2011, the liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $206 million and the accrual for interest and penalties was $35 million. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company has substantially concluded all U.S. federal income tax matters for all tax years through 2001. Additionally, substantially all material foreign, state and local income tax matters have been concluded for all tax years through 2004. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) completed an audit of the Company’s 2002 through 2005 tax returns and proposed adjustments in its audit report issued in November 2008. The IRS completed an audit of the Company’s 2006 and 2007 tax returns and proposed adjustments in its audit report issued in March 2011. The Company is vigorously defending its positions and initiated defense at the IRS appellate level in January 2009 for the 2002 through 2005 adjustments and in May 2011 for the 2006 through 2007 adjustments. An unfavorable outcome could have a material negative impact on the Company’s effective income tax rate in future periods. It is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next 12 months from both cash payments and/or adjustments to previously recorded income tax reserves primarily due to potential resolution of ongoing income tax authority examinations. As the final outcome of these matters is inherently uncertain, the Company is not able to reasonably estimate the amount by which the liability for unrecognized tax benefits will increase or decrease during the next 12 months.

XML

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated future contingent consideration	$ 11
Settlement agreement paid	4
Silzone Product Liability Insurance [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Remaining insurance coverage for Silzone claims	13
Number of insurance carriers	2
Ontario Class Action Matters [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of outstanding class actions	2
Individual Ontario Case [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of outstanding class actions	1
Minimum damage loss claimed	$ 1
British Columbia Class Action Matters [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of proposed class actions	1

XML

Inventories (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

Schedule Of Inventories

The Company’s inventories consisted of the following (in millions):

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Finished goods	$	424	$	438
Work in process	54		54
Raw materials	143		132
	$	621	$	624

XML

Other Income (Expense), Net (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]

Schedule Of Other Income (Expense)

The Company’s other income (expense) consisted of the following (in millions):

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Interest income	$	1		$	1		$	2		$	2
Interest expense	(19		)	(17		)	(37		)	(35		)
Other	(7		)	(9		)	(13		)	(19		)
Total other income (expense), net	$	(25	)	$	(25	)	$	(48	)	$	(52	)

XML

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued interest and penalties	$ 37	$ 35
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 220	$ 206

XML

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 100	$ 101
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.1	$ 0.1
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	313,938,978	319,615,965
Common stock, shares outstanding	313,938,978	319,615,965

XML

Inventories

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

Inventory Disclosure

INVENTORIES

The Company’s inventories consisted of the following (in millions):

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Finished goods	$	424	$	438
Work in process	54		54
Raw materials	143		132
	$	621	$	624

XML

Fair Value Measurements And Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Methodology and Assumptions [Abstract]

Summary Of Components Of Available-For-Sale Securities

The following table summarizes the components of the balance of the Company’s available-for-sale securities at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in millions):

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Adjusted cost	$	11	$	9
Gross unrealized gains	32		30
Fair value	$	43	$	39

Summary Of Financial Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis

A summary of financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is as follows (in millions):

	Balance Sheet Classification	June 30, 2012		Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Money-market securities	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,015	$	1,015	$	—	$	—
Available-for-sale securities	Other current assets	43		43		—		—
Trading securities	Other assets	219		219		—		—
Total assets		$	1,277	$	1,277	$	—	$	—

	Balance Sheet Classification	December 31, 2011		Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Money-market securities	Cash and cash equivalents	$	745	$	745	$	—	$	—
Available-for-sale securities	Other current assets	39		39		—		—
Trading securities	Other assets	205		205		—		—
Interest rate swap	Other assets	18		—		18		—
Total assets		$	1,007	$	989	$	18	$	—

XML

Special Charges (Summary Of Activity Related To Special Charge Restructuring Accrual) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at beginning	$ 103	$ 77	$ 0
Special charges	38	70	219
Non-cash charges used	(12)	(9)	(99)
Cash payments	(35)	(35)	(42)
Foreign exchange rate impact	(3)		(1)
Balance at ending	91	103	77
Employee Termination Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at beginning	50	54	0
Special charges, severance and benefit costs	13	16	82
Non-cash charges used	0	0	0
Cash payments	(14)	(20)	(27)
Foreign exchange rate impact	(2)		(1)
Balance at ending	47	50	54
Inventory Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at beginning	0	0	0
Special charges, inventory obsolescence charges	3	9	20
Non-cash charges used	(3)	(9)	(20)
Cash payments	0	0	0
Foreign exchange rate impact	0		0
Balance at ending	0	0	0
Fixed Asset Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at beginning	0	0	0
Special charges, fixed asset impairment charges	0	0	26
Non-cash charges used	0	0	(26)
Cash payments	0	0	0
Foreign exchange rate impact	0		0
Balance at ending	0	0	0
Intangible Asset Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at beginning	0	0	0
Special charges, intangible asset impairment charges	5	0	52
Non-cash charges used	(5)	0	(52)
Cash payments	0	0	0
Foreign exchange rate impact	0		0
Balance at ending	0	0	0
Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at beginning	53	23	0
Special charges, other	17	45	39
Non-cash charges used	(4)	0	(1)
Cash payments	(21)	(15)	(15)
Foreign exchange rate impact	(1)		0
Balance at ending	44	53	23
Cost of Sales [Member] | Employee Termination Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charges, severance and benefit costs	5	5	9
Cost of Sales [Member] | Fixed Asset Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charges, fixed asset impairment charges			9
Cost of Sales [Member] | Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charges, other	7	9	10
Cardiac Rhythm Management [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charges	30	42
Cardiac Rhythm Management [Member] | Fixed Asset Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charges, fixed asset impairment charges			12
Cardiac Rhythm Management [Member] | Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charges, other	13	9	21
CV/AF [Member] | Fixed Asset Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charges, fixed asset impairment charges	$ 5

XML

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for each of the Company’s reportable segments (see Note 13) for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were as follows (in millions):

	CRM/NMD			CV/AF			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	1,235		$	1,718		$	2,953
Foreign currency translation and other	(2		)	(6		)	(8		)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	1,233		$	1,712		$	2,945

Schedule Of Gross Carrying Amount Of Other Intangible Assets And Related Accumulated Amortization

The following table provides the gross carrying amount of other intangible assets and related accumulated amortization (in millions):

	June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Purchased technology and patents	$	931	$	306	$	922	$	276
Customer lists and relationships	60		36		48		25
Trademarks and tradenames	24		11		24		8
Licenses, distribution agreements and other	6		4		6		4
	$	1,021	$	357	$	1,000	$	313
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Acquired IPR&D	$	109			$	120
Trademarks and tradenames	49				49
	$	158			$	169