Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Transition service and distribution Agreement term	2 years
Manufacturing agreement term	3 years
Intial term	3 years
Gross fees, net of assigned costs		$ 200
Minimum
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Extension for particular products	10 years
Maximum
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Extension for particular products	12 years
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Other income		30
Amounts due from solventum		500
Amounts due to solventum		$ 200
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff \| Health Care Segment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Ownership interest of outstanding shares ( as a percent)	80.10%

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-Topic 210
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