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

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