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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AGREEMENT AND LITIGATION EXPENSES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 12, 2023 | Apr. 28, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Intellectual property litigation expense |  |  |  | $ 43.5 | $ 7.1
Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Intellectual property agreement term | 15 years |  |  |  |
Medtronic Inc |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Intellectual property litigation expense |  |  | $ 37.0 |  |
Medtronic Inc | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Payments for legal settlements | $ 300.0 |  |  |  |
Intellectual property litigation expense |  | $ 139.0 |  |  |
Prepaid royalty asset |  | $ 124.0 |  |  |

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