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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (Details) $ in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 15, 2019 USD ($) | Jan. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 lawsuit
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of lawsuits that if settled could have a material adverse impact on net income or cash flows | lawsuit |  |  | 1
Subsequent Event | Boston Scientific |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Legal fees | $ | $ 180.0 | $ 180.0 |

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