Business Combinations Business Combinations (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of Spinal Modulation's and CardioMEMS' assets and liabilities included in St. Jude Medical's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 7, 2013 and February 27, 2013, respectively (in millions):

	Spinal Modulation		CardioMEMS
Current assets	$	10	$	8
Goodwill	117		84
Acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D)	50		69
Other intangible assets	10		—
Other long-term assets	1		2
Total assets	188		163
Current liabilities	6		13
Deferred income taxes, net	22		26
Other long-term liabilities	—		4
Total liabilities	$	28	$	43
Non-controlling interest	$	160	$	89