DISPOSITION OF THE CORE BUSINESS DISPOSITION OF THE CORE BUSINESS - NARRATIVE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from the disposition of Core business	$ 97,000	$ 91,095	$ 0
Electro Surgical Disposables And Accessories, Cauteries And Other Products Supply Agreement | Symmetry Surgical Inc.
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Asset purchase agreement, term		4 years
Manufacture And Supply Agreement | Symmetry Surgical Inc.
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Asset purchase agreement, term		10 years