XML 36 R87.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v2.4.0.6

Contingencies - Additional information (Detail) (USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Jul. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 Past Liability Due [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 Future Liability [Member] | Jul. 31, 2012 Litigation related to Breg [Member] | Jan. 31, 2012 Litigation related to Blackstone [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 Litigation related to Promeca [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 Orthofix Inc [Member] | Mar. 31, 2011 Orthofix Inc [Member] Litigation related to Bone Growth Stimulation Business [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 Orthofix Inc [Member] Litigation related to Bone Growth Stimulation Business [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount approved to be paid under the agreement |  |  |  |  |  | $ 32,000,000 |  | $ 34,200,000 |  |
Settlement of imputed interest accrued |  | 300,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate on settlement amount approved to be paid under the agreement (as a percent) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3.00% |  |
Counseling fees |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,000,000 |  |
Settlement agreement description |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | The Company agreed to pay $34.2 million (plus interest at a rate of 3% from May 5, 2011 through the day before payment was made) |  |
Amount of fine |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2,200,000 | 7,800,000 |  |
Mandatory special assessment |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 400 |  |
Company terms and corporate integrity agreement expiration term |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Five year |  |
Charges accrued in connection with litigation | 4,200,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 43,000,000 |
Imputed Interest settlement against the charge |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5,200,000 |  |  | 1,700,000
Deferred prosecution agreement term |  | 3 years |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Estimated reimbursement |  |  | 13,000,000 | 15,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount recorded in discontinued operations |  | 13,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Compensatory damages to plaintiff |  |  |  |  | 2,100,000 |  |  |  |  |
Exemplary damages |  |  |  |  | 7,000,000 |  |  |  |  |
Discontinued operations for compensatory damages and exemplary damages | $ 4,200,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

X
- Definition Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities Related To Discontinued Operation + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | ofix_AccruedExpensesAndOtherLiabilitiesRelatedToDiscontinuedOperation
Namespace Prefix: | ofix_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Represents the amount of counseling fees agreed to be paid by the entity under the agreement. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | ofix_CounselingFeesAmount
Namespace Prefix: | ofix_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Represents the amount of criminal fine agreed to be paid by the entity under the agreement. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | ofix_CriminalFineAmount
Namespace Prefix: | ofix_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Duration Of Agreement Years + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | ofix_DurationOfAgreementYears
Namespace Prefix: | ofix_
Data Type: | xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Estimated Potential Reimbursements + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | ofix_EstimatedPotentialReimbursements
Namespace Prefix: | ofix_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Imputed Interest Due To Accretion + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | ofix_ImputedInterestDueToAccretion
Namespace Prefix: | ofix_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Loss Contingency Exemplary Damages + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | ofix_LossContingencyExemplaryDamages
Namespace Prefix: | ofix_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Represents the amount of consideration to which the entity agreed to pay in a settlement agreement which resolved the legal matter. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | ofix_LossContingencySettlementAgreementAmount
Namespace Prefix: | ofix_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Represents the rate of interest on consideration to which the entity agreed to pay in a settlement agreement which resolved the legal matter. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | ofix_LossContingencySettlementAgreementInterestRate
Namespace Prefix: | ofix_
Data Type: | num:percentItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Represents the amount of mandatory special assessment agreed to be paid by the entity under the agreement. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | ofix_MandatorySpecialAssessmentAmount
Namespace Prefix: | ofix_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Description of the sources of interest rate risk exposure faced by the entity. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5579240-113959 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 5 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=d3e41641-113959 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=d3e41620-113959 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=d3e41638-113959 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1B -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5580258-113959 Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1A -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5579245-113959 Reference 7: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 44 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DescriptionOfInterestRateRiskExposure
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying amount of assets not otherwise specified in the taxonomy that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 205 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6360339&loc=d3e1361-107760 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 144 -Paragraph 47 -Subparagraph a -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationOtherCurrentAssets
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_LossContingenciesLineItems
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The payments made in the period which reduced loss contingency liabilities. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 450 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6952336&loc=d3e14326-108349 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 5 -Paragraph 9, 10, 11, 12 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LossContingencyAccrualCarryingValuePayments
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The charge against earnings in the period to increase loss contingency liabilities, net of any adjustments to reduce previously estimated charges. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 450 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6952336&loc=d3e14326-108349 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 5 -Paragraph 9, 10, 11, 12 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LossContingencyAccrualCarryingValueProvision
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 450 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6952336&loc=d3e14435-108349 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 450 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 9 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6952336&loc=d3e14557-108349 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 450 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6952336&loc=d3e14326-108349 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 5 -Paragraph 11 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 5 -Paragraph 9 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 5 -Paragraph 10 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 7: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 5 -Paragraph 12 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LossContingencyDamagesSoughtValue
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition States when the existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances involving uncertainty occurred. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 450 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 9 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6952336&loc=d3e14557-108349 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 450 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6952336&loc=d3e14326-108349 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 450 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6952336&loc=d3e14435-108349 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 5 -Paragraph 9, 10, 11, 12 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LossContingencyPeriodOfOccurrence
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration