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Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Apr. 01, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 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 | $ 400
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 |  | 5 | 40
Amounts due from solventum |  | 500 | 500
Amounts due to solventum |  | $ 200 | $ 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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