Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents	$ 1,118,240	$ 537,001
Trade accounts receivable, net	3,094,250	3,049,895
Inventories:
Finished goods	920,069	930,914
Work in process	306,329	262,191
Raw material and supplies	629,413	588,247
Total inventories	1,855,811	1,781,352
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	542,194	904,109
Total current assets	6,610,495	6,272,357
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,770,850 and $1,665,983, respectively	2,065,451	2,100,990
Investment in joint venture	552,540	521,882
Other assets	837,943	739,686
Goodwill	14,927,272	14,474,323
Other intangible assets, net	6,176,882	5,840,209
Total assets	31,170,583	29,949,447
Current Liabilities:
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	55,407	98,392
Trade accounts payable	1,511,061	1,422,438
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	2,463,233	2,651,198
Total current liabilities	4,029,701	4,172,028
Other long-term liabilities	3,925,538	3,598,851
Long-term debt	4,847,620	5,206,800
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock - $0.01 par value	7,696	7,611
Additional paid-in capital	4,133,967	3,877,240
Retained earnings	14,235,198	13,056,869
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(74,945)	(36,937)
Total Danaher stockholders' equity	18,301,916	16,904,783
Non-controlling interests	65,808	66,985
Total stockholders' equity	18,367,724	16,971,768
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 31,170,583	$ 29,949,447