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2416404 - Disclosure - Leases And Commitments (Warranty Accrual) (Details)
(http://www.danaher.com/role/LeasesAndCommitmentsWarrantyAccrualDetails)
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Reporting Entity [Axis]0000313616 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31
2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
 
 
Balance at beginning of year
73,800,000  
73,000,000  
Accruals for warranties issued during the year
62,300,000  
58,900,000  
Settlements made
(61,200,000) 
(62,700,000) 
Additions due to acquisitions
1,400,000  
7,800,000  
Effect of foreign currency translation
(500,000) 
(3,200,000) 
Balance at end of year
75,800,000  
 
73,800,000