v3.26.1
Restructuring Charges - Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2026
Jul. 25, 2025
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Total restructuring, associated, and other costs $ 89  
MiniMed Restructuring Actions    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Total restructuring, associated, and other costs 67  
Other Restructuring Acitivities    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Total restructuring, associated, and other costs 23 $ 67
Income Statement Location [Axis]: us-gaap:CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold | Other Restructuring Acitivities    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Total restructuring, associated, and other costs 8 16
Income Statement Location [Axis]: us-gaap:SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | MiniMed Restructuring Actions    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Total restructuring, associated, and other costs 8  
Income Statement Location [Axis]: us-gaap:SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | Other Restructuring Acitivities    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Total restructuring, associated, and other costs 2 5
Income Statement Location [Axis]: mdt:RestructuringChargesNetOfRestructuringReversalsIncludingCostOfProductSoldImpact | MiniMed Restructuring Actions    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Total restructuring, associated, and other costs 58  
Income Statement Location [Axis]: mdt:RestructuringChargesNetOfRestructuringReversalsIncludingCostOfProductSoldImpact | Other Restructuring Acitivities    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Total restructuring, associated, and other costs $ 13 $ 45