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