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Contingencies and Commitments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate of possible loss		$ 194		$ 194
Recall-related payments				(23)	$ (19)
Recall charges, net		$ 3	$ 4	$ 3	$ 18
PureWick
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Charges during period	$ 28

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