Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended						3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2002 Frank E. Walsh, Jr.	Dec. 17, 2002 Frank E. Walsh, Jr.	Dec. 28, 2012 Tyco International 2007 Tax Sharing Agreement	Dec. 28, 2012 Covidien 2007 Tax Sharing Agreement	Dec. 28, 2012 TE Connectivity 2007 Tax Sharing Agreement	Dec. 28, 2012 Legacy Matters	Mar. 30, 2012 Legacy Matters Former CFO	Dec. 28, 2012 Environmental Matters	Dec. 28, 2012 Asbestos Matters Y claim	Sep. 28, 2012 Asbestos Matters	Dec. 28, 2012 Compliance Matters	Dec. 28, 2012 Compliance Matters Covidien
Legacy Matters Related to Former Management
Claims against the company by former CEO and former CFO						$ 140
Legacy matter liabilities						91
Adjustment in loss reserve due to lapsing of time periods, recognized net gain							50
Combined payments made by the entity which are subject of a civil complaint against a former director	20
Payments made by the entity to a former director which are subject of a civil complaint	10
Restitution paid by former director		20
Asbestos Matters
Pending claims, number									5,700
Loss contingency accrual									215	155
Loss contingency accrual, before insurance recoveries									376	401
Loss contingency accrual, insurance recoveries									161	246
Look back period (in years)									5
Revised look back period (in years)									3
Look forward period (in years)									7
Revised look forward period (in years)									15
Insurance recoveries									97
Compliance Matters
Loss contingency remedial costs, minimum								45
Loss contingency remedial costs, maximum								70
Probable Contingency loss								47
Loss contingency accrual, accrued and other current liabilities								40
Loss contingency accrual, other liabilities								7
Liability for fines, disgorgement and prejudgment interest											26	5
Payment for liability for fines, disgorgement and prejudgment interest											13
Expected payment of settlements for liability											$ 13
Tax liability share percentage			27.00%	42.00%	31.00%