Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 03, 2014	Apr. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Net		$ 46	$ 35
Enzo Biochem, Enzo Life Sciences and Yale Univ [Member]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Loss Contingency Accrued		61
Enzo Biochem, Enzo Life Sciences and Yale Univ [Member] | Life Technologies Corporation [Member]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Damages Awarded	$ 49
Prejudgment Interest Awarded	12
Loss Contingency Accrued	61
Promega Corp and Max-Plank-Gesellschaft [Member]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Loss Contingency Accrued		$ 52
Promega Corp and Max-Plank-Gesellschaft [Member] | Life Technologies Corporation [Member]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Damages Awarded	52
Loss Contingency Accrued	$ 52