Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
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]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
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]
Arthroscopy [Member]
Arthroscopy [Member]
Arthroscopy [Member]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
CONMED Linvatec [Member]
CONMED Linvatec [Member]
CONMED Linvatec [Member]
Supply Target [Axis]
Supply Target [Axis]
Supply Target [Axis]
Supply Target [Domain]
Supply Target [Domain]
Supply Target [Domain]
After 1 Year of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After One Year of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After One Year of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
After Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 of Meeting Supply Target [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Other 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.
Additional contingent cash payment
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Conditional Payment Amount
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Conditional Payment Amount
Contingent payment period
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Conditional Payment Period
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Conditional Payment Period
Conditional payment, amount paid
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Conditional Payment, Amount Paid
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Conditional Payment, Amount Paid
Gross carrying amount
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Gross Carrying Amount
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated amortization
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Accumulated Amortization
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement, Accumulated Amortization
Agreement term
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement Term
Joint Development and Distribution Agreement Term
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, par value (per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Share 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
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Number of shares reserved for share-based compensation plans
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
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
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Expiration from date of grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
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
Fair Value Disclosures [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]
Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member]
Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Fair value of the Notes
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
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
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Operations and Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Operations and Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Operations and Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
CONMED Patient Care [Member]
CONMED Patient Care [Member]
CONMED Patient Care [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]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Linvatec Corporation [Member]
Linvatec Corporation [Member]
Linvatec Corporation [Member]
Other Acquisitions Excluding ConMed Linvatec [Member]
Other Acquisitions Excluding ConMed Linvatec [Member]
Other Acquisitions Excluding ConMed Linvatec [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]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Percent of fair values exceeding carrying values, minimum
Goodwill Impairment Test, Percent of Fair Values Exceeding Carrying Values, Minimum
Goodwill Impairment Test, Percent of Fair Values Exceeding Carrying Values, Minimum
Percent of fair values exceeding carrying values, maximum
Goodwill Impairment Test, Percent of Fair Values Exceeding Carrying Values, Maximum
Goodwill Impairment Test, Percent of Fair Values Exceeding Carrying Values, Maximum
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Acquired Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Number of years of historical revenue attrition used to evaluate acquired finite-lived intangible assets useful life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life Evaluation, Assumptions Used, Number of Years of Historical Revenue
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life Evaluation, Assumptions Used, Number of Years of Historical Revenue
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
Weighted average amortization period (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Fair Value of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Shipping and handling costs
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
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, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Estimated portion of net actuarial loss in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
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]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Rental expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land [Member]
Building and improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Construction in progress [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
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
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Future minimum lease commitments for operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
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]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
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]
Tax credit carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Repatriated foreign earnings
Repatriation of Foreign Earnings
Repatriation of Foreign Earnings
Net tax benefit from tax liabilities and credits related to foreign earnings remittances
Net tax benefit from tax liabilities and credits related to foreign earnings remittances
Net tax benefit from tax liabilities and credits related to foreign earnings remittances
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Other Cost and Expense Disclosure, Operating [Abstract]
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense [Table]
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other Expense [Member]
Other Expense [Member]
Acquisition by Type [Axis]
Acquisition by Type [Axis]
Acquisition by Type [Axis]
Acquisition by Type [Domain]
Acquisition by Type [Domain]
Acquisition by Type [Domain]
Distributor [Member]
Distributor [Member]
Distributor [Member]
Business [Member]
Business [Member]
Business [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [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 consolidation costs [Member]
Administrative Consolidation Costs [Member]
Administrative Consolidation Costs [Member]
Component of Operating Other Cost and Expense [Line Items]
Component of Operating Other Cost and Expense [Line Items]
Restructuing charges
Restructuring Charges
Costs associated with purchase
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Costs associated with legal arbitration
Legal Fees
Other expense
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Lease impairment charge
Impairment of Leasehold
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
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 cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
CONMED Endoscopic Technologies [Member]
CONMED Endoscopic Technologies [Member]
Termination of a product offering [Member]
Termination of Product Offering [Member]
Termination of Product Offering [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring accrual
Restructuring Reserve
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Percentage of retirement convertible notes
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
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
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 Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Foreign Currency Forward 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]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of cash flow hedges
Notional Amount of Cash Flow Hedge Instruments
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
Notional amount of forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
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]
Fair value, assets
Derivative Assets
Fair value, liabilities
Derivative Liabilities
Fair value, assets (liabilities), net
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Revolving Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Financing [Axis]
Financing [Axis]
Financing [Domain]
Financing [Domain]
Amended and Restated Amount of Debt [Member]
Amended and Restated Amount of Debt [Member]
Amended and Restated Amount of Debt [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Guarantees [Abstract]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Standard warranty period
Product Warranty Accrual Term
Product Warranty Accrual Term
Beginning balance
Product Warranty Accrual
Provision for warranties
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Claims made
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Ending balance
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 Other Expense
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
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 Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of net sales information by product line and reportable segment
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation between segment operating income (loss) and income before income taxes
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net sales information for geographic areas
Schedule of Revenue, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Selected Quarterly Financial Data
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
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, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Increases for positions taken in current periods
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Decreases in unrecorded tax positions related to settlement with the taxing authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Decreases in unrecorded tax positions related to lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Balance as of December 31
Unrecognized tax benefits, estimated range of change, lower bound
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Lower Bound
Unrecognized tax benefits, estimated range of change, upper bound
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Upper Bound
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]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Patents [Member]
Patents [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Patents purchased
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount
Deferred income tax liabilities
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Viking Systems, Inc. [Member]
Viking Systems, Inc. [Member]
Viking Systems, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain]
Cash [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Liabilities, Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Accounts Payable [Member]
Accounts Payable [Member]
Deferred Income Taxes [Member]
Deferred Income Taxes [Member]
Deferred Income Taxes [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Cash paid for acqusition
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Assets
Inventory
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Property, plant, & equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Intangibles
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangibles
Liabilities acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Net sales
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Basic
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling and administrative expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Research and development expense
Research and Development Expense
Impairment of goodwill
Other expense
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Amortization of debt discount
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Income (loss) before income taxes
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic (per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Dividends per share of common stock
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, Portion Attributable to Parent
Pension liability
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Cash flow hedging gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Provision (benefit) for income taxes related to items of other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of fair value for forward foreign exchange contracts
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]
Net income
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 (per share)
Diluted EPS (per share)
Shares excluded from computation of earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Dividends payable
Dividends Payable
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]
Patents and Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Patents and Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Patents and Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Trademarks and Tradenames [Member]
Trademarks and Tradenames [Member]
Trademarks and Tradenames [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]
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, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Future amortization expense [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2012
Amortization of Intangible Assets
2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Letters of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Mortgages Notes [Member]
Mortgages [Member]
Variable Rate Basis [Axis]
Variable Rate Basis [Axis]
Variable Rate Basis [Axis]
Variable Rate Basis [Domain]
Variable Rate Basis [Domain]
Variable Rate Basis [Domain]
Alternate Base Rate [Member]
Alternate Base Rate [Member]
Alternate Base Rate [Member]
LIBOR Rate [Member]
LIBOR Rate [Member]
LIBOR Rate [Member]
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
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Interest rate at period end
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
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 Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
CONMED Electrosurgery [Member]
CONMED Electrosurgery [Member]
CONMED Endosurgery [Member]
CONMED Endosurgery [Member]
CONMED Linvatec, Electrosurgery, and Endosurgery [Member]
CONMED Linvatec, Electrosurgery, and Endosurgery [Member]
Corporate [Member]
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Powered Surgical Instruments [Member]
Powered Surgical Instruments [Member]
Powered Surgical Instruments [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Canada
CANADA
United Kingdom
UNITED KINGDOM
Japan
JAPAN
Australia
AUSTRALIA
All other countires
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of principal operating segments
Number of principal operating segments
Number of principal operating segments
Income (loss) from operations
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
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Legal Matters
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Tax provision (benefit) at statutory rate based on income before income taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Stock-based compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost
Foreign income taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Impact of repatriation of foreign earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings
Research & development credit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credits, Research
Settlement of taxing authority examinations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlements
Non deductible/non-taxable items
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Effective income tax rate, continuing operations
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
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]
Schedule of Estimated Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
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]
Fair value of financial instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, 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]
Changes in the carrying amount of service and product warranties
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of restructuring costs
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
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]
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, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance (shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Common stock issued under employee plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Tax benefit arising from common stock issued under employee plans
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Retirement of 2.50% convertible notes
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
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, Portion Attributable to Parent
Pension liability (net of income tax expense/benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Cash flow hedging gain (loss) (net of income tax expense/benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Balance (shares)
Balance
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.
Employee 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
Foreign tax credit
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax asset
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, Net
Net liabilitiy
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Table]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Table]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Name of Temporary Difference [Domain]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Domain]
Investments in Foreign Subsidiaries and Foreign Corporate Joint Ventures that are Essentially Permanent in Duration [Member]
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries and Foreign Corporate Joint Ventures [Member]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Line Items]
Cumulative amount of temporary difference
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Cumulative Amount of Temporary Difference
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
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 Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Pension Plans [Member]
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [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
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
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 (loss) on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Benefits paid
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Funded status
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Schedule of inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
401K [Member]
Defined Contribution Pension [Member]
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Employer contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Guarantees
Guarantees [Text Block]
Accrued long-term pension liability
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
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
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
Payments on senior subordinated notes
Repayments of Convertible Debt
Extinguishment of debt
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Effective interest rate of nonconvertible debt
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Equity component at issuance
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component at Issuance
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component at Issuance
Principal value at issuance
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Face Amount at Issuance
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Face Amount at Issuance
Equity component at issuance, net of tax
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component at Issuance, Net of Tax
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component at Issuance, Net of Tax
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Debt
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
CONMED Patient Care and Endoscopic Technologies [Member]
CONMED Patient Care and Endoscopic Technologies [Member]
CONMED Patient Care and Endoscopic Technologies [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill beginning balance
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill resulting from business acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill ending balance
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss [Abstract]
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Abstract]
Total accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Estimated useful life, average (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
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)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (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, Number of Shares Held
Term Loan [Member]
Long-term Debt [Member]
Total long-term debt
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
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, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Estimated employer contribution
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,183 in 2011 and $1,203 in 2012
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Income taxes receivable
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
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; 31,299,203 and 31,299,194 issued in 2011 and 2012, 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; 3,358,078 and 2,925,801 shares in 2011 and 2012, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Total shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Employee Stock [Member]
Employee Stock [Member]
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, Discounted Price as Percentage of Market Price, Exercise Date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discounted Price as Percentage of Market Price, Exercise Date
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, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
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, Charged to Cost and Expense
Charged to other accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at end of period
Weighted average period costs expected to be recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Total fair value of shares vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Weighted average fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Expected volatility rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected annual dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected term of option (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Weighted average remaining contractual term, options outstanding (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average remaining contractual term, options exercisable (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value, options outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Intrinsic value
Aggregate intrinsic value, options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Intrinsic value
Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
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 Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number
Number of shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2011
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, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants in Period, Gross
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, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures 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, Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercises in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercises in Period
Number of shares, Outstanding at Dec. 31, 2012
Number of shares, Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Number
Number of shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2012
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 [Roll Forward]
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding at December 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding at December 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average exercise price, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, Granted
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 exercise price, Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, Vested
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 exercise price, Outstanding at December 31, 2012
Weighted average exercise price, Exercisable at December 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding at December 31, 2012
Fair Value Measurement
Derivatives and Fair Value [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, all other
Amortization
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income taxes
Sale of accounts receivable to (collections on behalf of) purchaser
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable from Securitization
Income tax benefit of stock option exercises
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Increase (decrease) in cash flows from changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
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 distribution agreements, 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 property
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]
Net proceeds from common stock issued under employee plans
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Payments on senior credit agreement
Repayments of Senior Debt
Proceeds of senior credit agreement
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Payments on mortgage notes
Repayments of Secured Debt
Payments on senior subordinated notes
Payments related to issuance of debt
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 end of year
Non-cash financing activities:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Cash paid during the year for:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Business Segments and Geographic Areas
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Operations and Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Other Expense
Other Operating Income And Expense [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for other operating income and other operating expense items.
Costs associated with legal arbitration
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt outstanding [Abstract]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedging Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Pension Liability [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Cumulative Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of the period
Pension liability, net of income tax
Cash flow hedging gain (loss), net of income tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of the period
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
Gross profit
Net income (loss)
EPS:
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2018-2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
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]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Domestic Country [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
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, Extraordinary Items, 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
Discount rate, projected benefit obligations
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Discount rate, net periodic pension cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate