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Special Charges and Certain Litigation Charges, Net	6 Months Ended
Special Charges and Certain Litigation Charges, Net	Oct. 25, 2013
Special Charges and Certain Litigation Charges, Net [Abstract]
Special Charges and Certain Litigation Charges, Net	Special Charges and Certain Litigation Charges, Net Special Charges During the six months ended October 25, 2013, consistent with the Company's commitment to improving the health of people and communities throughout the world, the Company made a $40 million charitable contribution to the Medtronic Foundation, which is a related party non-profit organization. During the three months ended October 25, 2013 and the three and six months ended October 26, 2012, there were no special charges. Certain Litigation Charges, Net The Company classifies material litigation reserves and gains recognized as certain litigation charges, net. During the three and six months ended October 25, 2013, the Company recorded certain litigation charges, net of $24 million, which includes $12 million related to patent litigation and $12 million related to Other Matters litigation described in Note 19. During the three and six months ended October 26, 2012, the Company recorded certain litigation charges, net of $245 million related to probable and reasonably estimated damages resulting from patent litigation with Edwards Lifesciences, Inc. See Note 19 for further information.