Equity [Abstract]
Summary of Activity for Each Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions for Options Granted
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions for ESPP Subscriptions Granted
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Stock split ratio
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedges
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Parent [Member]
Affected Line on Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Other income, net
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Total before tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Obligation
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Bank time deposits
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
U.S. government and agency securities
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Foreign government bonds
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Gross Unrealized Losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity [Table]
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity [Table]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Held-to-maturity
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Cost
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity
Gross Unrealized Gains
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Accumulated Unrecognized Gain
Gross Unrealized Losses
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Accumulated Unrecognized Loss
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes due to currency rate movements and expenses expected to occur, maximum term
Maximum Length of Time, Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Net investment hedges
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Cross currency swap contracts
Currency Swap [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liability, fair value
Derivative, Notional Amount
Loss expected to be reclassified as earnings
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available-for-sale Investments
Unrealized Pension Costs
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications
OCI, before Reclassifications, before Tax, Attributable to Parent
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, before Tax, Attributable to Parent
Deferred income tax benefit (expense)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Ending balance
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net income
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Dilutive effect of stock plans (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Dilutive weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Laboratories [Member]
Abbott Laboratories [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Intellectual property litigation expenses (Note 3)
Litigation Settlement, Expense
Number of lawsuits that if settled could have a material adverse impact on net income or cash flows
Loss Contingency, Claims That If Settled Could Have A Material Adverse Impact, Number
Loss Contingency, Claims That If Settled Could Have A Material Adverse Impact, Number
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Additional Cash Flow Elements and Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Additional Cash Flow Elements and Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the year for:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Capital expenditures accruals
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
United States
United States Segment [Member]
Represents the United States reportable segment of the entity.
Europe
Europe Segment [Member]
Represents the Europe reportable segment of the entity.
Japan
Japan Segment [Member]
Represents the Japan reportable segment of the entity.
Rest of World
Rest of World Segment [Member]
Represents the reportable segment of the entity comprised of regions other than the United States, Europe and Japan (Rest of World).
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Net Sales
Revenues [Abstract]
Net sales
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Segment Operating Income
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Segment operating income
Schedule of Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
OTHER CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT DETAILS
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Option Awards
Employee and Nonemployee Stock Options [Member]
An arrangement whereby an employee or nonemployee (including a member of the entity's Board of Directors) is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement.
ESPP
Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Average risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected volatility (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Fair value, per option (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Foreign currency contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Other Income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Cost of sales
Other Income, net
Gain (loss) on fair value hedging relationships:
Effect of Fair Value Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
Hedged items
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Amount excluded from effectiveness testing recognized in earnings based on an amortization approach
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivative, Excluded Component, Increase (Decrease), Adjustments, after Tax
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships:
Effect of Cash Flow Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivative notional amount
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Asset-backed securities
Foreign government bonds
Commercial paper
Fair value of financial instruments measured on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Available-for-sale investments
Investments held for deferred compensation plans
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Derivatives
Derivative Asset
Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives
Derivative Liability
Deferred compensation plans
Deferred Compensation Cash-based Arrangements, Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Contingent consideration liabilities
Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Summary of Derivative Financial Instruments Used to Manage Currency Exchange Rate Risk and Interest Rate Risk
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Location and Fair Value Amounts of Derivative Instruments Reported in Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of Master-Netting Agreements and Rights of Offset, Derivative Assets
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of Master-Netting Agreements and Rights of Offset, Derivative Liabilities
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash flow hedges
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Fair value hedges
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Interest income, net
Interest Income [Member]
Other income, net
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Investment Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Fair value, less than twelve months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months
Gross unrealized losses, less than twelve months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
Fair value, twelve months or greater
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer
Gross unrealized losses, twelve months or greater
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Fair value, total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position
Gross unrealized losses, total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Discount Rate
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Probability of Milestone Achievement
Measurement Input, Probability Of Milestone Achievement [Member]
Measurement Input, Probability Of Milestone Achievement [Member]
Volatility of Future Revenue
Measurement Input, Volatility Of Future Revenue [Member]
Measurement Input, Volatility Of Future Revenue [Member]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Obligations
Obligations [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Financial instruments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable fair value disclosure
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Contingent consideration liability measurement input
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input
INVESTMENTS
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished products
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Finished products inventories held on consignment
Other Inventory, Materials, Supplies and Merchandise under Consignment, Gross
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Forecast
Forecast [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Royalty expense
Royalty Expense
Payments for legal settlements
Payments for Legal Settlements
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, net (Note 6)
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Special charge (Note 4)
Other Nonrecurring (Income) Expense
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest income, net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Other income, net
Consolidated pre-tax income
Provision for income taxes
Share information (Notes 1 and 11)
Share Information [Abstract]
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION EXPENSES
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Table]
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Table]
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Upward price adjustments
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount
Impairment of equity securities
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Impairment Loss, Annual Amount
Increase in non-marketable equity securities due to observable price changes
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Cumulative Amount
Decrease in non-marketable equity securities due to observable price changes
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Downward Price Adjustment, Cumulative Amount
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Tax expense (benefit) from employee share-based compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Liability for income taxes associated with uncertain tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Net amounts that would favorably affect effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Allocation of stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (Note 10):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain on hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Defined benefit pension plans
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale investments
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), before Adjustment, after Tax
Reclassification of net realized investment loss to earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Corporate items
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Reconciling items
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Net Sales Reconciliation
Pre-tax Income Reconciliation
Consolidated operating income
Unallocated amounts:
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Corporate items
Costs and Expenses
Special charge (Note 4)
Intellectual property litigation expenses
Intellectual Property Litigation Expense
Represents the net amount of judgment or settlement awarded to (against) the entity and legal, forensic, accounting, investigative fees and other expenses related to intellectual property litigation.
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, net
Foreign currency
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Non-operating income
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other current assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets
Derivative Asset [Abstract]
Fair value of derivative assets
Liabilities
Derivative Liability [Abstract]
Fair value of derivative liabilities
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Europe
Europe [Member]
Japan
JAPAN
Rest of World
Rest of World [Member]
Represents the geographic areas of the world other than the United States, Europe and Japan.
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement [Member]
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement [Member]
Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies
Transcatheter Mitral And Tricuspid Therapies [Member]
Transcatheter Mitral And Tricuspid Therapies [Member]
Surgical Structural Heart
Surgical Heart Valve Therapy [Member]
This element represents the surgical heart valve therapy product line.
Critical Care
Critical Care [Member]
This element represents the critical care product line.
Enterprise-Wide Information
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived Tangible Assets by Geographic Area
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Long-lived tangible assets
Long-Lived Assets
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Changes in fair value
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Ending balance
Available-for-Sale
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Amortized Cost, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Due in 1 year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Amortized Cost
Due after 1 year through 5 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost
Instruments not due at a single maturity date
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Due in 1 year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value
Due after 1 year through 5 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value
Instruments not due at a single maturity date
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Fair Value
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Common stock issued under equity plans (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Common stock issued under equity plans
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Stock-based compensation expense
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Purchases of treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Purchases of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Stock issued to effect stock split (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Stock Splits
Stock issued to effect stock split (Note 1)
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Split
Ending balance (in shares)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Purchase of intellectual property
Research and Development Asset Acquired Other than Through Business Combination, Written-off
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Derivative assets
Offsetting Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amounts
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral [Abstract]
Financial Instruments
Derivative Asset, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Cash Collateral Received
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Net Amount
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Gross Amounts
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Derivative Fair Value of Derivative Liability Gross Amounts Not Offset [Abstract]
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Derivative Liability, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Cash Collateral Received
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Net Amount
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Information About Reportable Segments and Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Consolidated Net Sales and Segment Pre-Tax Income to Consolidated Pre-Tax Income
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Enterprise-Wide Information
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
SPECIAL CHARGE
Unusual or Infrequent Items, or Both, Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Non-cash operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Right Of Use Asset Amortization
Operating Lease, Right Of Use Asset Amortization
Stock-based compensation (Note 8)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Inventory write off
Inventory Write-down
Deferred income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Purchase of intellectual property (Note 4)
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts and other receivables, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Litigation settlement accrual (Note 3)
Increase (Decrease) In Legal Settlement Accrual
Increase (Decrease) In Legal Settlement Accrual
Other
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of held-to-maturity investments (Note 5)
Payments to Acquire Held-to-maturity Securities
Proceeds from held-to-maturity investments (Note 5)
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Held-to-maturity Securities
Purchases of available-for-sale investments (Note 5)
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Proceeds from available-for-sale investments (Note 5)
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Investments in intangible assets (Note 4)
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Acquisition
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payment for acquisition option
Other Payments to Acquire Businesses
Issuances of notes receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Payments on debt and finance lease obligations
Repayment of Long-term Debt, Long-term Lease Obligation, and Capital Security
Purchases of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Proceeds from stock plans
Proceeds from Stock Plans
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Schedule of Investments in Debt Securities
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cost and Fair Value of Investments in Debt Securities, By Contractual Maturity
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Text Block]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Employee compensation and withholdings
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Taxes payable (Note 12)
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Property, payroll, and other taxes
Accrual for Property Payroll and Other Taxes Other than Income Taxes Current
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for real and property taxes, payroll taxes and other taxes, excluding income taxes payable. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Research and development accruals
Research And Development Accruals
Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current obligations associated with research and development and clinical trials.
Accrued rebates
Accrued Rebates
Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current obligations associated with sales rebates.
Fair value of derivatives
Derivative Liability, Current
Accrued marketing expenses
Accrued Marketing Costs, Current
Litigation settlement (Note 3)
Estimated Litigation Liability, Current
Litigation and insurance reserves
Accrued Litigation And Insurance Reserves
Accrued Litigation And Insurance Reserves
Accrued relocation costs
Accrued Relocation Costs, Current
Accrued Relocation Costs, Current
Accrued professional services
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Accrued realignment reserves
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other liabilities
Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Litigation settlement (Note 3)
Estimated Litigation Liability, Noncurrent
Deferred compensation
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Pension liabilities
Liability, Pension and Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits, Noncurrent
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Payroll taxes
Accrued Payroll Taxes
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Stock compensation plan
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Member]
Anti-dilutive securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Total remaining unrecognized compensation cost
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Unrecognized compensation cost, recognition period
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Options granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Weighted average exercise price of options granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Market Based Restricted Stock Units
Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Market Based Restricted Stock Units Related to Previous Year's Grant
Market Based Restricted Stock Units Related To Previous Year's Grant [Member]
Market Based Restricted Stock Units Related To Previous Year's Grant [Member]
Restricted stock units granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Shares expected to be granted as percent of target
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Shares Expected To Be Granted As Percentage Of Target
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Shares Expected To Be Granted As Percentage Of Target
Equity method investments
Equity Method Investment, Financial Statement, Reported Amounts [Abstract]
Cost
Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost
Equity in losses
Cumulative Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
This item represents the entity's cumulative proportionate share, since the date of the initial investment, of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied.
Carrying value of equity method investments
Equity Method Investments
Equity securities
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Carrying value of non-marketable equity securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Total investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Short-term investments (Note 5)
Short-term Investments
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $9.9 and $8.7, respectively
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Other receivables
Other Receivables
Inventories (Note 2)
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Long-term investments (Note 5)
Long-term Investments
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 2)
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Contingent consideration liabilities (Note 6)
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Noncurrent
Taxes payable
Taxes Payable
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Uncertain tax positions
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other liabilities (Note 2)
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, authorized 50.0 shares, no shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $1.00 par value, 1,050.0 shares authorized, 635.0 and 218.1 shares issued, and 622.9 and 209.1 shares outstanding, respectively (Note 1)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 10)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury stock, at cost, 12.1 and 9.0 shares, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Total stockholders' equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity