CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013
Net income	$ 207	$ 70	$ 479	$ 235
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(15)	(102)	(52)	(91)
Defined benefit and post retirement plans	4	5	7	9
Unrealized gain on marketable securities and derivative instruments	0	0	0	1
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(11)	(97)	(45)	(81)
Comprehensive income (loss)	196	(27)	434	154
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(2)	2	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Tyco common shareholders	$ 196	$ (25)	$ 432	$ 154