GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period	$ 932,367	$ 954,280
Transfer to assets held for sale		(47,546)
Foreign currency translation	(13,056)	25,633
ACell Acquisition	94,147
End of period	1,013,458	932,367
Codman Specialty Surgical
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period	671,975	653,500
Transfer to assets held for sale		0
Foreign currency translation	(8,547)	18,475
ACell Acquisition	0
End of period	663,428	671,975
Tissue Technologies
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period	260,392	300,780
Transfer to assets held for sale		(47,546)
Foreign currency translation	(4,509)	7,158
ACell Acquisition	94,147
End of period	$ 350,030	$ 260,392