Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Nov. 04, 2013 claims	Dec. 31, 2012
Loss Contingencies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Accrual for legal matters that are probable and estimable	$ 683			$ 683				$ 491
litigation-related charges (credits)	76	50		206	119
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					135
Litigationrelatedcredit					16
Product liability cases or claims related to mesh product							17,000
Putative class actions in the U.S., Mesh							7
Product liability cases or claims in Canada, Mesh							10
Putative class actions in Canada, Mesh							3
Payments for Legal Settlements	30
Legal Fees	$ 1