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INVENTORIES (Inventory, Net) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

Finished goods

$ 142,342

$ 123,786

^[1]

Work-in process

50,864

47,403

^[1]

Raw materials

37,249

35,730

^[1]

Inventories, net

$ 230,455

$ 206,919

^[1]

[1]	See Note 1 of these condensed consolidated financial statements for discussion of the impact of the change in accounting for the medical device excise tax.

- Definition

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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