Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations:
Net earnings from continuing operations	$ 905.2	$ 1,025.1	$ 291.2
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	996.3	951.7	926.4
Share-based compensation	101.0	99.8	105.0
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment	0.0		292.8
(Gain) loss on investment in ZimVie Inc.	0.0	(2.5)	116.6
Deferred income tax benefit	(47.7)	(96.3)	(64.4)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired assets and liabilities
Income taxes	(158.6)	(73.8)	(152.9)
Receivables	(89.7)	(51.9)	(184.7)
Inventories	49.9	(240.4)	(75.6)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(322.0)	(55.3)	103.0
Other assets and liabilities	65.0	25.2	(1.2)
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	1,499.4	1,581.6	1,356.2
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations:
Additions to instruments	(240.3)	(311.7)	(258.3)
Additions to other property, plant and equipment	(203.8)	(291.1)	(187.9)
Net investment hedge settlements	22.1	33.4	89.4
Acquisition of intangible assets	(153.0)	(103.4)	(29.7)
Business combination investments, net of acquired cash	(276.3)	(134.9)	(99.8)
Other investing activities	(36.9)	28.8	(35.7)
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	(888.1)	(778.9)	(522.0)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations:
Net (payments) proceeds on revolving facilities	(50.0)	(325.0)	375.0
Proceeds from senior notes	1,436.3	499.8
Redemption of senior notes	(850.0)	(86.3)	(1,275.8)
Proceeds from term loan	0.0		83.0
Payments on term loans	0.0	(33.9)	(242.9)
Dividends paid to stockholders	(196.0)	(200.9)	(201.2)
Proceeds from employee stock compensation plans	82.1	101.1	78.1
Distribution from ZimVie, Inc.			540.6
Business combination contingent consideration payments	(3.5)	(10.3)
Debt issuance costs	(13.0)	(5.8)	(1.6)
Repurchase of common stock	(868.0)	(692.2)	(126.4)
Other financing activities	(22.4)	(10.1)	(4.5)
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations	(484.5)	(763.5)	(775.7)
Cash flows used in discontinued operations:
Net cash used in operating activities	0.0	0.0	(71.5)
Net cash used in investing activities	0.0	0.0	(7.2)
Net cash used in financing activities	0.0	0.0	(68.1)
Net cash used in discontinued operations	0.0	0.0	(146.8)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(17.1)	0.9	(14.5)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	109.7	40.1	(102.8)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	415.8	375.7	478.5
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$ 525.5	$ 415.8	$ 375.7