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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION EXPENSES (INCOME), NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 15, 2019 | Jan. 31, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on litigation settlement |  |  |  | $ 180.0 | $ 112.5 |  |  |
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on litigation settlement |  |  | $ 112.5 |  |  |  |  |
Legal fees |  |  |  |  |  | $ 214.0 | $ 39.2 | $ 32.6
Subsequent Event | Boston Scientific |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Legal fees | $ 180.0 | $ 180.0 |  |  |  |  |  |

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