v3.26.1
Restructuring - Schedule of Cash and Non-Cash Impacts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Accrued liabilities, beginning balance   $ 53 $ 53
Transform for the Future      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Accrued liabilities, beginning balance $ 39    
Expense incurred 37 0 53
Non-cash changes     (4)
Non-cash changes 2    
Cash payments (22)   (11)
Accrued liabilities, ending balance 56   39
Solventum Way      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Expense incurred 3 $ 18  
Employee Termination Benefits | Transform for the Future      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Accrued liabilities, beginning balance 34    
Expense incurred 2   42
Non-cash changes     (4)
Non-cash changes 2    
Cash payments (16)   (4)
Accrued liabilities, ending balance 22   34
Employee Termination Benefits | Solventum Way      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Accrued liabilities, beginning balance 9    
Expense incurred 3   27
Non-cash changes     (4)
Cash payments (6)   (67)
Accrued liabilities, ending balance 6   9
Other Restructuring-related | Transform for the Future      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Accrued liabilities, beginning balance 5    
Expense incurred 35   11
Non-cash changes     0
Non-cash changes 0    
Cash payments (6)   (7)
Accrued liabilities, ending balance $ 34   $ 5