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Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Future Savings

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Amount expected to be recognized in earnings for the specified restructuring cost.

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Restructuring - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Restructuring - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019	Jul. 01, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jul. 01, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 57	$ 57	$ 93	$ 99
Supply Chain
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	142		232
Restructuring charges recorded to date	500		500
Supply Chain \| Cost of products sold
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	38		61
Supply Chain \| Other (income) expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	47		78
Supply Chain \| Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring estimated cost	1,900		1,900
Cost savings expected	600		600
Supply Chain \| Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring estimated cost	2,300		2,300
Cost savings expected	800		800
Medical Devices
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			232
Medical Devices
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 100	$ 100	$ 100	$ 200
Medical Devices \| Supply Chain \| Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Period for activity			4 years
Medical Devices \| Supply Chain \| Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Period for activity			5 years