Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	61 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 06, 2013 lawsuits	Aug. 05, 2013 claims	Dec. 31, 2012
Loss Contingencies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Accrual for legal matters that are probable and estimable	$ 625			$ 625					$ 491
litigation-related charges (credits)	0	69		130	69
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
Litigation-related charges					85
Litigationrelatedcredit					$ 16
Product liability cases or claims related to mesh product								12,000
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants							92