Equity and Comprehensive Income (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2012	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2012
Equity [Abstract]
Net income	$ 135	$ 245	$ 370	$ 890
Foreign currency translation	(135)	(285)	(209)	(165)
Liquidation of foreign entities	1	0	(9)	0
Income tax expense	0	0	(7)	(1)
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	(134)	(285)	(225)	(166)
Amortization of net actuarial losses	7	6	20	17
Income tax expense	(2)	(2)	(6)	(6)
Defined benefit and post retirement plans, net of tax	5	4	14	11
Unrealized loss on marketable securities and derivative instruments	(2)	(1)	(3)	(2)
Income tax benefit	1	0	3	3
Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities and derivative instruments, net of tax	(1)	(1)	0	1
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(130)	(282)	(211)	(154)
Comprehensive income (loss)	5	(37)	159	736
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(1)	0	(1)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Tyco common shareholders	$ 5	$ (36)	$ 159	$ 737

Represents the appreciation or loss in value (before tax and reclassification adjustment) of the total of unsold securities during the period being reported on. Reclassification adjustments include: (1) the unrealized holding gain or loss, net of tax, at the date of the transfer for a debt security from the held-to-maturity category transferred into the available-for-sale category. Also includes the unrealized gain or loss at the date of transfer for a debt security from the available-for-sale category transferred into the held-to-maturity category; (2) the unrealized gains or losses realized upon the sale of securities, after tax; (3) the unrealized gains or losses realized upon the write-down of securities, after tax; (4) the unrealized gains or losses realized upon the sale of securities, after tax; and (5) the unrealized gains/losses realized upon sale of derivative instruments, including options, swaps, futures, and forward contracts.

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