Restructuring Plans (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Restructuring Plan 2015 and 2014
Restructuring reserve activity
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance of the period	$ 118
Restructuring charges	80
Payments and other adjustments	(78)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance of the period	120
Additional charges for accelerated depreciation	34
Restructuring Plan 2015 and 2014 \| Research and development
Restructuring reserve activity
Restructuring charges	38
Restructuring Plan 2015 and 2014 \| Cost of products sold
Restructuring reserve activity
Restructuring charges	25
Restructuring Plan 2015 and 2014 \| Selling, general and administrative expense
Restructuring reserve activity
Restructuring charges	17
Restructuring Plan 2013 to 2015
Restructuring reserve activity
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance of the period	135
Restructuring charges	38
Payments and other adjustments	(64)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance of the period	109
Restructuring Plan 2013 to 2015 \| Research and development
Restructuring reserve activity
Restructuring charges	2
Restructuring Plan 2013 to 2015 \| Cost of products sold
Restructuring reserve activity
Restructuring charges	9
Restructuring Plan 2013 to 2015 \| Selling, general and administrative expense
Restructuring reserve activity
Restructuring charges	27
Restructuring Plan 2013 and Prior Years
Restructuring reserve activity
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance of the period	39
Payments and other adjustments	(9)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance of the period	$ 30

The change in the restructuring reserve related to the amount of cash paid and other adjustments during the period.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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