Provisions - Field action provision (Detail) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Provisions [Line Items]
Provisions, at the end of the period	€ 2,313	€ 1,980
Respironics field action [Member]
Provisions [Line Items]
Additional provisions, other provisions	719
Provision used, other provisions	(175)
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, other provisions	33
Provisions, at the end of the period	€ 577

The amount of additional other provisions made. [Refer: Other provisions]

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The increase (decrease) in other provisions resulting from foreign currency exchange rate changes on provisions measured in a currency different from the entity's presentation currency. [Refer: Other provisions]

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The amount used (ie incurred and charged against the provision) for other provisions. [Refer: Other provisions]

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The amount of liabilities of uncertain timing or amount, including provisions for employee benefits.

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