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Restructuring (Restructuring Expense by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges	$ 792	$ 4,381	$ 12,060	$ 37,219
Operating Segments | Cardiac Surgery
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges	441	916	6,944	5,878
Operating Segments | Cardiac Rhythm Management
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges	(391)	571	(1,750)	16,592
Operating Segments | Neuromodulation
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges	14	2,882	513	7,017
Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges	$ 728	$ 12	$ 6,353	$ 7,732

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