Goodwill (Goodwill By Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 26, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	$ 15,978.7	$ 16,038.2
Test & Measurement
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	3,279.4	3,266.9
Environmental
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	1,976.2	1,851.4
Life Sciences & Diagnostics
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	6,211.0	6,304.8
Dental
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	2,180.3	2,196.6
Industrial Technologies
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	$ 2,331.8	$ 2,418.5