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ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE (Details) - Global surgical solutions business - Disposal group, held-for-sale, not discontinued operations - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Apr. 27, 2024
Dispositions |  |
Sale consideration |  | $ 950
Impairment of assets held for sale | $ 0 |
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Name of Segment [Extensible Enumeration] | Global Healthcare and Life Sciences |

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