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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS	12 Months Ended
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS	Dec. 31, 2011
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS [Abstract]
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS	NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS Bovie Medical Corporation (“Bovie”) was incorporated in 1982, under the laws of the State of Delaware and is a medical device company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of electrosurgical devices. Our medical products include a wide range of devices including electrosurgical generators and accessories, cauteries, medical lighting, nerve locators and other products.