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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION EXPENSES (INCOME), NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	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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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in settlement of litigation and insurance claims. Excludes claims within an insurance entity's normal claims settlement process.

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