Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic-weighted average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive potential securities
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Diluted-weighted average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic EPS (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Shares excluded from computation of earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
U.S. income
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign income
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule of property plant and equipment useful life
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life [Table Text Block]
Schedule of calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Acquisition, Restructuring Expenses and Other Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Acquisition, Restructuring Expenses and Other Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Restructuring accrual
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring accrual, beginning balance
Restructuring Reserve
Expenses incurred
Restructuring Charges
Payments made
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring accrual, ending balance
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Net periodic pension (income) cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Employee Plan [Member]
Employee Plan [Member]
Employee Plan [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Employee Stock [Member]
Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares reserved for share-based compensation plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Minimum percent of salary employees can invest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Minimum Employee Subscription Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Minimum Employee Subscription Rate
Maximum percent of salary employees can invest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Purchase prices percent of fair market value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent
Number of shares issued under Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period
Unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Guarantees [Abstract]
Standard warranty period (in years)
Product Warranty Accrual Term
Product Warranty Accrual Term
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual
Provision for warranties
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Claims made
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Ending balance
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Interest cost
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Settlement
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation
Projected benefit obligation at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Actual gain on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Benefits paid
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Funded status
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisition
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Revolving Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Letters of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Loans Payable [Member]
Mortgages Notes [Member]
Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Amended and Restated Senior Credit Agreement [Member]
Amended and Restated Senior Credit Agreement [Member]
Amended and Restated Senior Credit Agreement [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Eurodollar [Member]
Eurodollar [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Long-term debt outstanding
Long-term Debt
Line of credit facility, available borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Interest rate at period end (percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Financing Costs Expensed
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs
Debt interest rate (percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Discount rate (percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Effective rate for interest on benefit obligation (percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Effective Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Effective Rate
Expected return on plan assets (percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement
Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block]
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Share Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Grant date fair value of Stock options & SARs (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Expected stock price volatility (percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate (percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected annual dividend yield (percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected term of option & SARs (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Number of shares, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Number of shares, Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Number of shares, Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Number of shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2016
Number of shares, Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Number of shares, Stock options & SARs expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding at December 31, 2015 (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding at December 31, 2016 (in dollars per share)
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options & SARs expected to vest, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average remaining contractual term, options outstanding (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average remaining contractual term, options exercisable (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value, options outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value, options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number of shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Number of shares, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Number of shares, Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Number of shares, Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Number of shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value, Outstanding at December 31, 2015 (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value, Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value, Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value, Outstanding at December 31, 2016 (in dollars per share)
Total fair value of shares vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Weighted average period costs expected to be recognized (in years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt outstanding [Abstract]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total inventory
Inventory, Net
Schedule of property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of aggregate future minimum lease commitments for operating leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Expense and Other Operating Expense
Schedule of Restructuring Expense and Other Operating Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Expense and Other Operating Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Accrual
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating acitivites:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization
Amortization
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Gain on sale of facility
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties
Income tax benefit of stock option exercises
Deferred Tax Expense from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Increase (decrease) in cash flows from changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquired assets
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Accrued compensation and benefits
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Total operating
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Payments related to business acquisitions and asset acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments related to business acquisitions and distribution agreement
The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase and the cash outflow associated with a distribution agreement.
Proceeds from sale of a facility
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Payments on term loan
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from term loan
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Payments on revolving line of credit
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Proceeds from revolving line of credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Payments related to distribution agreement
Payments for Contingent Payments
Payments for Contingent Payments
Payments on mortgage notes
Repayments of Secured Debt
Payments related to debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Dividends paid on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Contractual obligations for acquisition of a business
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Dividends payable
Dividends Payable
Cash paid during the year for:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Schedule of inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Percentage of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Target allocation (percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Number of CONMED shares in Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Shares of Equity Securities Issued by Employer and Related Parties Included in Plan Assets
Fair value of CONMED shares in Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount of Employer and Related Party Securities Included in Plan Assets
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Federal [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
New York [Member]
NEW YORK
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Research and Development Credit [Member]
Research Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Tax credit carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit (percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Foreign earnings repatriated
Foreign Earnings Repatriated
Tax impact of repatriated foreign earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Building and improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life, average (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Guarantees
Guarantees [Text Block]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,031 in 2016 and $1,336 in 2015
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized 500,000 shares, none issued or outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 100,000,000 authorized; 31,299,194 issued in 2016 and 2015, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: Treasury stock, at cost; 3,471,121 and 3,590,409 shares in 2016 and 2015, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance as of January 1
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Increases for positions taken in prior periods
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Increases for positions taken in current periods
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Decreases in unrecorded tax positions related to settlement with the taxing authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Decreases in unrecorded tax positions related to lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Balance as of December 31
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Product Lines by Type [Axis]
Product Lines by Type [Axis]
Product Lines [Axis]
Product Lines by Type [Domain]
Product Lines by Type [Domain]
Product Lines by Type [Domain]
Orthopedic Surgery [Member]
Orthopedic Surgery [Member]
Orthopedic Surgery [Member]
General Surgery [Member]
General Surgery [Member]
General Surgery [Member]
Surgical Visualization [Member]
Surgical Visualization [Member]
Surgical Visualization [Member]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
Americas (excluding the United States) [Member]
Americas (excluding the United States) [Member]
Americas (excluding the United States) [Member]
EMEA [Member]
EMEA [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Number of customer representing over 10% of consolidated net sales
Number of Customer Representing over Ten Percent of Consolidated Net Sales
Number of Customer Representing over Ten Percent of Consolidated Net Sales
Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Rollforward
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for Bad Debts [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Sales Returns and Allowance [Member]
Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance [Member]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged to costs and expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at end of period
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
SurgiQuestInc [Member]
SurgiQuestInc [Member]
SurgiQuest, Inc. [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Expense [Member]
Expense [Member]
Expense [Member]
Reduction of Revenue [Member]
Reduction of Revenue [Member]
Reduction of Revenue [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Promotional, Marketing and Distribution Rights [Member]
Promotional, Marketing and Distribution Rights [Member]
Promotional, Marketing and Distribution Rights [Member]
Patents and Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Patents and Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Patents and Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trademarks and Tradenames [Member]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Amortized intangible assets, gross carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Unamortized intangible assets, gross carrying amount
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Weighted average amortization period (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Future amortization expense [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Net operating losses
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Capitalized research and development
Deferred Tax Assets, Capitalized Research and Development
Deferred Tax Assets, Capitalized Research and Development
Deferred compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation
Accounts receivable
Deferred Tax Assets, sales returns, rebates and allowances, and allowance for doubtful accounts
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from estimated losses reflected in the sales returns, rebates and allowances and allowance for doubtful accounts, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual return occurs, rebates occur, allowances are granted and bad debts are known, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.
Compensation and benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Accrued pension
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Research and development credit
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Foreign tax credit
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Less: valuation allowances
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Goodwill and intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Depreciation
State taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, State Taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, State Taxes
Contingent interest
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Contingent Interest
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Contingent Interest
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Cumulative amount of temporary difference
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Schedule of reconciliation of the projected benefit obligation, plan assets and funded status of the pension plan
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of actuarial assumptions used
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net benefit cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of allocation of plan assets
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of expected benefit payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Rental expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Land [Member]
Construction in progress [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total property, plant and equipment
Future minimum lease commitments for operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Gross profit
Gross Profit
EPS:
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets and Other Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets and Other Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets [Table]
Schedule of Other Assets [Table]
Schedule of Other Assets [Table]
Supply Target [Axis]
Supply Target [Axis]
Supply Target [Axis]
Supply Target [Domain]
Supply Target [Domain]
Supply Target [Domain]
After One Year of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After One Year of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After One Year of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After Two Year of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After Two Year of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After Two Year of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After Year Three of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After Year Three of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After Year Three of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After Year Four of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After Year Four of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After Year Four of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Up-front payment
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Up-front Payment
The cash outflow related to the up front payment for the rights and certain assets under the joint development and distribution agreement.
Contingent payment period
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Conditional Payment Period
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Conditional Payment Period
Additional contingent cash payment
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Conditional Payment Amount
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Conditional Payment Amount
Conditional payment, amount paid
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Conditional Payment, Amount Paid
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Conditional Payment, Amount Paid
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Legal Matters and Contingencies
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of cash flow hedges
Derivative, Notional Amount
Cash flow hedges realized gains (losses)
Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss Reclassified To Net Sales Or Cost Of Sales Net
Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss Reclassified To Net Sales Or Cost Of Sales Net
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be recognized in next fiscal year
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments net realized gains (losses)
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Gains (losses) on intercompany receivables
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Fair value, assets (liabilities), net
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Facility Consolidation Costs [Member]
Facility Consolidation Costs [Member]
Facility Consolidation Costs [Member]
Administrative Restructuring [Member]
Administrative Restructuring [Member]
Administrative Restructuring [Member]
Termination of Product Offering [Member]
Termination of Product Offering [Member]
Termination of Product Offering [Member]
Executive Restructuring [Member]
Executive Restructuring [Member]
Executive Restructuring [Member]
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Restructuring charges
Business and asset acquisition costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Legal Fees
Legal Fees
Shareholder activism costs
Professional Fees
Proceeds from Sale of Buildings
Proceeds from Sale of Buildings
Gain on sale of facility
Operations and Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Acquisition, Restructuring and Other Expenses [Table]
Other Expenses [Table]
Other Expenses [Table]
Other Expense [Member]
Other Expense [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Shareholder Activism Costs [Member]
Shareholder Activism Costs [Member]
Shareholder Activism Costs [Member]
Legal Fees [Member]
Legal Fees [Member]
Legal Fees [Member]
Patent Dispute and Other Matters [Member]
Patent Dispute and Other Matters [Member]
Patent Dispute and Other Matters [Member]
Patent Infringement [Member]
Patent Infringement [Member]
Patent Infringement [Member]
Acquisition, Restructuring and Other Expense [Line Items]
Acquisition, Restructuring Expenses and Other Operating Expenses [Line Items]
AcquisitionRestructuringExpensesandOtherOperatingExpenses [Line Items]
Professional fees
Settlement cost
Litigation Settlement, Expense
Restructuring and other expense
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Other expense
Other Nonoperating Expense
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Principles of consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other long-lived assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Translation of foreign currency financial statements
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign exchange and hedging activity
Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Hedging Derivatives [Policy Text Block]
Income taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Pro Forma [Member]
Pro Forma [Member]
Customer and Distributor Relationships [Member]
Customer and Distributor Relationships [Member]
Customer and Distributor Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination, consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Payments to acquire business
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Tax deductible goodwill
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Assets Acquired [Abstract]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Cash
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Account receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventory
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other
Current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Property, plant & equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Finite-lived intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Other non-current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Total assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Liabilities Assumed [Abstract]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts Payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Other current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other
Current liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Total liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Pension liability, income tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Cash flow hedging gain (loss), income tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Schedule of Selected Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement [Member]
Previous Accounting Guidance [Member]
Previous Accounting Guidance [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Current deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Selling and administrative expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Research and development expense
Research and Development Expense
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Earnings per share:
Dividends per share of common stock (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Pension liability
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Cash flow hedging gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Other comprehensive income, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Provision (benefit) for income taxes related to items of other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2022-2026
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Business Segments and Geographic Areas
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Common Stock [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Mututal Funds [Member]
Mututal Funds [Member]
Mututal Funds [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Schedule of stock option and SAR activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of RSU and PSU activity
Schedule of Other Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Total long-term debt
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at period start (shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Balance at period start
Common stock issued under employee plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Repurchase of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Tax benefit arising from common stock issued under employee plans
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Dividends on common stock
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Pension liability (net of income tax expense/benefit)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Cash flow hedging gain (loss) (net of income tax expense/benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Balance at period end (shares)
Balance at period end
Changes in the carrying amount of service and product warranties
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Current tax expense:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current income tax expense (benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Provision for income taxes
Current year actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Amortization of actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Actuarial Gain (Loss), before Tax
Estimated portion of net actuarial loss in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Acquisition, Restructuring and Other Expense
Acquisition, Restructuring Expense and Other Operating Expense [Text Block]
Acquisition, Restructuring Expense and Other Operating Expense [Text Block]
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Schedule of fair value for forward foreign exchange contracts
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net sales information by product line and reportable segment
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net sales information for geographic areas
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Defined Contribution Plan Type [Axis]
Defined Contribution Plan Type [Axis]
Defined Contribution Plan Type [Domain]
Defined Contribution Plan Type [Domain]
Employee Savings Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Long-term Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill beginning balance
Goodwill resulting from business acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Reduction in goodwill resulting from a business acquisition purchase price allocation adjustment
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Goodwill ending balance
Accumulated goodwill impairment loss
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Litigation [Member]
Pending Litigation [Member]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Lexion Alleged Lost Profits [Member]
Lexion Alleged Lost Profits [Member]
Lexion Alleged Lost Profits [Member]
Lexion Costs Related to Alleged Corrective Advertising [Member]
Lexion Costs Related to Alleged Corrective Advertising [Member]
Lexion Costs Related to Alleged Corrective Advertising [Member]
EndoDynamix, Inc. [Member]
EndoDynamix, Inc. [Member]
EndoDynamix, Inc. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Product liability insurance, amount per incident
Product Liability Contingency, Insurance, Amount per Incident
Product Liability Contingency, Insurance, Amount per Incident
Product liability insurance, aggregate annual amount
Product Liability Contingency, Insurance, Aggregate Annual Amount
Product Liability Contingency, Insurance, Aggregate Annual Amount
Shares authorized under repurchase program
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Total stock repurchased under plan, shares
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Repurchased to Date, Shares
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Repurchased to Date, Shares
Total stock repurchased under plan, value
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Repurchased to Date, Value
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Repurchased to Date, Value
Remaining authorized repurchase amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Number of share repurchased
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Repurchase of treasury stock
Number of share-based compensation plans
Number of Share-based Compensation Plans
Number of Share-based Compensation Plans
Number of shares available for grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Vesting term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Expiration period from date of grant (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Compensation Cost
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Compensation Cost
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Proceeds from stock options exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Cash Flow Hedging Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Pension Liability [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Cumulative Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of the period
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Income tax provision (benefit)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end of the period
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Tax provision at statutory rate based on income before income taxes (percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Impact of repatriation of foreign earnings (percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
New York State corporate tax reform (percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent
Stock-based compensation (percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Percent
Foreign income taxes (percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Federal research credit (percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Percent
Settlement of taxing authority examinations (percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Percent
European permanent deduction (percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, European Permanent Deduction, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, European Permanent Deduction, Percent
Non deductible/non-taxable items (percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent
Other, net (percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective income tax rate, continuing operations (percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Operations and Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Operations and Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Operations and Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Linvatec Corporation [Member]
Linvatec Corporation [Member]
Linvatec Corporation [Member]
Other Acquisitions Excluding Linvatec Corporation[Member]
Other Acquisitions Excluding ConMed Linvatec [Member]
Other Acquisitions Excluding ConMed Linvatec [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Operations and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Operations and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Operations and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment [Abstract]
Acquired Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Annual attrition rate used to evaluate acquired finite-lived intangible assets useful life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life Evaluation, Assumptions Used, Annual Attrition Rate
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life Evaluation, Assumptions Used, Annual Attrition Rate
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Net Commission Service Fee Revenue
Net Commission Service Fee Revenue
The percentage of net commission service fees earned under our contractual agreement with Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation.
Shipping and handling costs
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Field inventory
Field inventory
Field inventory