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SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Narrative) (Details) product in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2015 Segment | Mar. 31, 2015 Segment | Dec. 31, 2015 Segment product | Dec. 31, 2014 Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Number of reportable segments | Segment | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5
Specialty Surgical Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of products offered | product |  |  | 60 |

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