Revenue Recognition - Disaggregated Sales Analysis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2026	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2026	Sep. 30, 2025
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 6,520	$ 6,057	$ 19,129	$ 17,945
United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	4,950	4,571	14,385	13,565
International
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,570	1,486	4,744	4,380
MedSurg and Neurotechnology:
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	3,664	3,355
MedSurg and Neurotechnology: \| Instruments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	996	949	2,919	2,705
MedSurg and Neurotechnology: \| Endoscopy
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,021	896	2,893	2,662
MedSurg and Neurotechnology: \| Medical
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,081	985	3,105	2,920
MedSurg and Neurotechnology: \| Vascular
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	566	525	1,579	1,429
Orthopaedics:
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,856	2,702	8,633	8,229
Orthopaedics: \| Knees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	635	628	1,998	1,907
Orthopaedics: \| Hips
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	453	457	1,392	1,366
Orthopaedics: \| Trauma and Extremities
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,010	960	3,117	2,862
Orthopaedics: \| Ortho Tech
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	754	651	2,117	1,917
Orthopaedics: \| Spinal Implants
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4	$ 6	$ 9	$ 177