Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Net earnings before noncontrolling interest	$ 252	$ 176	$ 581	$ 632
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	0	4	1	10
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments	0	0	3	0
Reclassification of realized gain to net earnings on available-for-sale securities	(2)	(3)	(5)	(8)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	51	44	10	(2)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	49	45	9	0
Total comprehensive income before noncontrolling interest	301	221	590	632
Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(10)	0	(19)	0
Total comprehensive income attributable to St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$ 311	$ 221	$ 609	$ 632