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Segment Reporting - Operating income of reportable segments as a percentage of net sales of reportable segments (Details) - Operating Segments | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
MedSurg |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Segment operating income as percentage of net sales | 33.80% | 30.30% | 31.20%
Cardiovascular |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Segment operating income as percentage of net sales | 25.90% | 23.00% | 23.40%

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