Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2025

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill

The gross carrying amount of goodwill and other intangible assets and the related accumulated amortization for intangible assets subject to amortization and accumulated goodwill impairment charges are as follows:

	As of September 30, 2025				As of December 31, 2024
(in millions)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization/ Write-offs		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization/ Write-offs
Technology-related	$	14,634	$	(9,145)	$	14,327	$	(8,605)
Patents	492		(384)		481		(381)
Other intangible assets	2,451		(1,700)		2,380		(1,612)
Amortizable intangible assets	$	17,577	$	(11,228)	$	17,188	$	(10,598)
Goodwill	$	28,114	$	(9,900)	$	26,989	$	(9,900)
IPR&D	$	813			$	94
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$	813			$	94

The increase in our balance of goodwill and intangible assets is related primarily to our recent acquisitions. Refer to Note B – Acquisitions and Strategic Investments for further detail.

Schedule of Goodwill

The following represents a roll forward of our goodwill balance by reportable segment:

(in millions)	MedSurg		Cardiovascular		Total
Balance as of December 31, 2024	$	7,483	$	9,606	$	17,089
Goodwill acquired	159		850		1,008
Impact of foreign currency fluctuations and purchase price adjustments	44		72		117
Balance as of September 30, 2025	$	7,686	$	10,528	$	18,214