CASH HELD IN ESCROW (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 13, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash held in escrow		$ 70,000,000
CardiAQ
Amount released from escrow	$ 70,000,000
Litigation damages and interest awarded	$ 112,000,000

Amount of damages and interest awarded to the plaintiff in the legal matter.

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