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| Network | 2305301 - Disclosure - Inventories (Tables) (http://www.danaher.com/role/InventoriesTables) |
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| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000313616 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
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Schedule Of Inventory | The classes of inventory as of December 31 are summarized as follows ($ in millions):
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