COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - TEI Biosciences Inc and TEI Medical Inc. $ in Millions	Jul. 17, 2015 USD ($) case
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, pending claims, number \| case	50
Business combination, indemnification assets, amount as of acquisition date	$ 3.0
Indemnification period one - up to fifteen months after close
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Business combination, indemnification assets, range of outcomes, value, high	$ 30.0
Business combination, indemnification assets, period of indemnification	15 months
Indemnification period two - up to three years after close
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Business combination, indemnification assets, range of outcomes, value, low	$ 20.0
Business combination, indemnification assets, range of outcomes, value, high	$ 30.0
Business combination, indemnification assets, period of indemnification	3 years
Third party insurer
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Business combination, indemnification assets, amount as of acquisition date	$ 3.0

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