Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Net earnings before noncontrolling interest	$ 239	$ 222
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities	0	(1)
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments	0	3
Foreign currency translation adjustment	10	(27)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	10	(25)
Total comprehensive income before noncontrolling interest	249	197
Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(10)	(1)
Total comprehensive income attributable to St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$ 259	$ 198