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Legal proceedings update (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Johnson and Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. Patent And Copyright Infringement Action |  |
Disclosure of other provisions [line items] |  |
Accrued legal provision | $ 199 | $ 199

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