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Property, Plant and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 29, 2019 | Dec. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Interest expense capitalized | $ 70 | $ 86 | $ 94
Depreciation expense, including the amortization of capitalized interest | $ 2,500 | 2,600 | $ 2,600
AdvancedSterilizationProducts | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment |  | 100 |
Supply Chain | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment |  | $ 100 |

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