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Pension and other postretirement benefits - amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Chance in Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance, accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax | $ 110,855 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax | $ 132,048 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax |
Impact of currency translation, accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax | 105,410 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax | 9,637 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax | (13,071)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax
Ending balance, accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax | 260,895 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax | 110,855 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax | 132,048 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
Pension |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan, Chance in Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance, prior service cost (credit) | 182 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 216 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Net Amortization and deferral | (34)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFutureAmortizationOfPriorServiceCostCredit / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (34)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFutureAmortizationOfPriorServiceCostCredit / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Actuarial gain (loss) obligation, prior service cost (credit) | 0 tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialNetGainLossAndPriorServiceCosts / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 0 tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialNetGainLossAndPriorServiceCosts / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Impact of currency translation, prior service cost (credit) | 0 tfx_ImpactOfCurrencyTranslationPriorServiceCostCredit / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 0 tfx_ImpactOfCurrencyTranslationPriorServiceCostCredit / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Ending balance, prior service cost (credit) | 148 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 182 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Beginning balance, net (gain) or loss | 144,684 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 186,700 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Net amortization and deferral, net (gain) or loss | (4,337)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFutureAmortizationOfGainLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (5,813)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFutureAmortizationOfGainLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Actuarial changes in benefit obligation, net gain (loss) | 73,596 tfx_ActuarialChangesInBenefitObligationNetGainLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (36,446)tfx_ActuarialChangesInBenefitObligationNetGainLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Impact of currency translation, net (gain) or loss | (974)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 243 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Ending balance, net (gain) or loss | 212,969 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 144,684 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Beginning balance, deferred taxes | (52,480)tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomePensionLiabilityBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (67,567)tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomePensionLiabilityBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Net amortization and deferral, deferred taxes | 1,539 tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfDeferredTaxes / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 1,947 tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfDeferredTaxes / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Actuarial changes in benefit obligation, deferred taxes | (26,131)tfx_ActuarialChangesInBenefitObligationDeferredTaxes / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 13,206 tfx_ActuarialChangesInBenefitObligationDeferredTaxes / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Impact of currency translation, deferred taxes | 265 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (66)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Ending balance, deferred taxes | (76,807)tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomePensionLiabilityBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (52,480)tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomePensionLiabilityBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Beginning balance, accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax | 92,386 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 119,349 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Net amortization and deferral, accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax | (2,832)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountToBeAmortizedFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNextFiscalYear / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (3,900)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountToBeAmortizedFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNextFiscalYear / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Actuarial changes in benefit obligation, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 47,465 tfx_ActuarialChangesInBenefitObligationAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (23,240)tfx_ActuarialChangesInBenefitObligationAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Impact of currency translation, accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax | (709)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 177 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Ending balance, accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax | 136,310 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 92,386 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Other Benefits |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan, Chance in Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance, prior service cost (credit) | 17 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (38)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Net Amortization and deferral | 55 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFutureAmortizationOfPriorServiceCostCredit / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 55 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFutureAmortizationOfPriorServiceCostCredit / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Actuarial gain (loss) obligation, prior service cost (credit) | 0 tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialNetGainLossAndPriorServiceCosts / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 0 tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialNetGainLossAndPriorServiceCosts / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Ending balance, prior service cost (credit) | 72 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 17 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Beginning balance, net (gain) or loss | 7,056 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 12,287 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Net amortization and deferral, net (gain) or loss | (48)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFutureAmortizationOfGainLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (1,398)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFutureAmortizationOfGainLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Actuarial changes in benefit obligation, net gain (loss) | 1,273 tfx_ActuarialChangesInBenefitObligationNetGainLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (3,833)tfx_ActuarialChangesInBenefitObligationNetGainLoss / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Ending balance, net (gain) or loss | 8,281 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 7,056 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Beginning balance, deferred taxes | (2,422)tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomePensionLiabilityBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (4,346)tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomePensionLiabilityBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Net amortization and deferral, deferred taxes | (4)tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfDeferredTaxes / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 492 tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfDeferredTaxes / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Actuarial changes in benefit obligation, deferred taxes | (493)tfx_ActuarialChangesInBenefitObligationDeferredTaxes / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 1,432 tfx_ActuarialChangesInBenefitObligationDeferredTaxes / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Ending balance, deferred taxes | (2,919)tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomePensionLiabilityBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (2,422)tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomePensionLiabilityBeforeTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Beginning balance, accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax | 4,651 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 7,908 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Net amortization and deferral, accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax | (3)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountToBeAmortizedFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNextFiscalYear / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 856 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountToBeAmortizedFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNextFiscalYear / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Actuarial changes in benefit obligation, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 780 tfx_ActuarialChangesInBenefitObligationAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (2,401)tfx_ActuarialChangesInBenefitObligationAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Ending balance, accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax | 5,434 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 4,651 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Beginning balance, gain (loss) initial obligation | 0 tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossInitialObligation / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 5 tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossInitialObligation / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Net amortization and deferral, initial obligation | 0 tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfInitialObligation / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | (5)tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfInitialObligation / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Actuarial changes in benefit obligation, initial obligation | 0 tfx_AmortizationOfAccumulatedActuarialGainsOrLossesAndTransitionObligationsPension / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | 0 tfx_AmortizationOfAccumulatedActuarialGainsOrLossesAndTransitionObligationsPension / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |
Ending balance, gain (loss) initial obligation | $ 0 tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossInitialObligation / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember | $ 0 tfx_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossInitialObligation / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember |

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