Restructuring and other impairment charges by segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Restructuring and other impairment charges
Total restructuring and other impairment charges	$ 1,108	$ 7,084	$ 16,511	$ 29,205
Vascular North America
Restructuring and other impairment charges
Total restructuring and other impairment charges	(54)	2,233	5,908	2,860
Anesthesia Respiratory North America
Restructuring and other impairment charges
Total restructuring and other impairment charges	15	332	1,193	3,001
Surgical North America
Restructuring and other impairment charges
Total restructuring and other impairment charges	0	0	0	7,294
EMEA
Restructuring and other impairment charges
Total restructuring and other impairment charges	849	2,221	7,164	11,428
Asia
Restructuring and other impairment charges
Total restructuring and other impairment charges	111	202	708	447
OEM
Restructuring and other impairment charges
Total restructuring and other impairment charges	0	0	0	588
All Other
Restructuring and other impairment charges
Total restructuring and other impairment charges	$ 187	$ 2,096	$ 1,538	$ 3,587