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SPECIAL CHARGES - Acquisition of Intellectual Property (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Early-stage Transcatheter Intellectual Property
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition transaction costs	$ 24.0

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