Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	May 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 07, 2012 claims
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Agreement to settle TPP matters							$ 3
Loss Contingencies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Accrual for legal matters that are probable and estimable			375		375		299
litigation-related charges (credits)			69		69
Litigation-related charges			85
Litigationrelatedcredit			16
Settlement for lost profits related to the Jang patent litigation		18.5
Settlement for royalties related to Jang patent		1
Total damages awarded to BSC related to Jang patent	$ 41
Product liability cases or claims related to mesh product								1,600
Loss Contingency, Allegations					5.5