Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 25, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated

Net sales and earnings before income taxes by reportable segment are as follows:

	Three months ended
(in millions)	July 25, 2014		July 26, 2013
Cardiac and Vascular Group	$	2,254	$	2,160
Restorative Therapies Group	1,603		1,554
Diabetes Group	416		369
Total Net Sales	$	4,273	$	4,083

Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated

	Three months ended
(in millions)	July 25, 2014			July 26, 2013
Cardiac and Vascular Group	$	712		$	756
Restorative Therapies Group	410			421
Diabetes Group	120			75
Total Reportable Segments’ Earnings Before Income Taxes	1,242			1,252
Special charges	—			(40		)
Restructuring charges, net	(30		)	(18		)
Acquisition-related items	(41		)	96
Interest expense, net	(5		)	(40		)
Corporate	(83		)	(97		)
Earnings Before Income Taxes	$	1,083		$	1,153

Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas

Net sales to external customers by geography are as follows:

	Three months ended
(in millions)	July 25, 2014		July 26, 2013
United States	$	2,333	$	2,206
Europe and Canada	1,081		1,046
Asia-Pacific	649		656
Other Foreign	210		175
Total Net Sales	$	4,273	$	4,083