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Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 01, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Divesture of ownership term | 5 years |
Transition service and distribution Agreement term | 2 years |
Manufacturing agreement term | 3 years |
Intial term | 3 years |
Gross fees, net of assigned costs |  | $ 600
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 |  | 50
Amounts due from solventum |  | 400
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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