v3.26.1
Restructuring - Schedule of Restructuring Charges within Income Statement (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Transform for the Future      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total operating income impact $ 37 $ 0 $ 53
Solventum Way      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total operating income impact 3 18  
Cost of product | Transform for the Future      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total operating income impact 1 0  
Cost of product | Solventum Way      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total operating income impact 0 10  
Cost of software and rentals | Transform for the Future      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total operating income impact 0 0  
Cost of software and rentals | Solventum Way      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total operating income impact 0 0  
Selling, general and administrative expenses | Transform for the Future      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total operating income impact 34 0  
Selling, general and administrative expenses | Solventum Way      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total operating income impact 3 5  
Research and development expenses | Transform for the Future      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total operating income impact 3 0  
Research and development expenses | Solventum Way      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total operating income impact $ 0 $ 3