Leases [Abstract]
Supplemental balance sheet information
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Lease liability schedule
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Lease liability schedule as of prior year end
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Supplemental cash flow information
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Medline
Medline [Member]
Medline [Member]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
NAMIC Fluid Management Business
NAMIC Fluid Management Business [Member]
NAMIC Fluid Management Business [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration received
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Gain on divestiture
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Working capital adjustments
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) On Disposal Of Discontinued Operation, Working Capital Adjustment
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) On Disposal Of Discontinued Operation, Working Capital Adjustment
Service period duration (months)
Transition Services Agreement, Terms, Service Period
Transition Services Agreement, Terms, Service Period
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Contract Balances with Customers
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets.
Schedule of Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Divestitures
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Contingent Consideration
Contingent Consideration Earn Out Liability [Member]
Contingent consideration earn out liability.
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Revenue based payments
Revenue Based Payment [Member]
Revenue Based Payment [Member]
Technical milestones
Technical Milestones [Member]
Technical Milestones [Member]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Discount rate
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Probability of payment
Measurement Input, Probability of Payment [Member]
Measurement Input, Probability of Payment [Member]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain]
Discounted cash flow
Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member]
Estimated probability
Valuation Technique, Estimated Probability [Member]
Valuation Technique, Estimated Probability [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent consideration, liabilities
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Total Financial Liabilities
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Contingent consideration, liability, measurement input
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Remainder of 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
2025 and thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Net carrying value, finite intangible items
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Table Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Potential amount of undiscounted future contingent consideration
Undiscounted Contingent Consideration Disclosure
Undiscounted Contingent Consideration Disclosure
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Financial liabilities, begining balance
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Contingent consideration liability recorded as the result of the acquisitions (Note 2)
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Liability Contingent Consideration Earn Out Liability
Fair value measurement with unobservable inputs reconciliation recurring basis liability contingent consideration earn out liability.
Change in present value of contingent consideration
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration
The expense charged against earnings in the period resulting from remeasurement to fair value of contingent earn out liabilities related to acquisitions.
Contingent consideration payments
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Contingent Consideration, Liabilities, Payments
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Contingent Consideration, Liabilities, Payments
Financial liabilities, ending balance
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Credit Facility
Line of Credit [Member]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Keybank National Association
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Keybank National Association [Member]
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Keybank National Association [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit accordion feature
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Accordian Feature
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Accordian Feature
Debt instrument term (years)
Debt Instrument, Term
Basis spread on variable rate (percentage)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt default interest rate increase (percentage)
Debt Instrument, Debt Default, Interest Rate Increase
Debt Instrument, Debt Default, Interest Rate Increase
Commitment fee (percentage)
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Number of covenants
Line Of Credit Facility, Number Of Covenants
Line Of Credit Facility, Number Of Covenants
Maximum total leverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Maximum Total Leverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Maximum Total Leverage Ratio
Maximum total leverage ratio subsequent to material acquisitions
Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Maximum Total Leverage Ratio, Subsequent To Material Acquisitions
Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Maximum Total Leverage Ratio, Subsequent To Material Acquisitions
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Borrowings outstanding
Long-term Line of Credit
Net sales
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Cost of sales (exclusive of amortization)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold
Gross profit
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Gross Profit (Loss)
Research and development
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Research And Development Expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Research And Development Expense
Sales and marketing
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Sales And Marketing Expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Sales And Marketing Expense
General and administrative
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense
Amortization of intangibles
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization
Total operating expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense
Operating income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Income tax expense
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Income from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash provided by investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales
Revenues
Cost of sales (exclusive of intangible amortization)
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Sales and marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
Change In Fair Value Of Contingent Consideration One
Change In Fair Value Of Contingent Consideration
Acquisition, restructuring and other items, net
Acquisition Restructuring and Other Items Net
Acquisition Restructuring And Other Items Net.
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating loss
Operating Income (Loss)
Other (expenses) income:
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense, net
Interest Expense
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other income (expense), net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Loss from continuing operations before income tax benefit
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net loss from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Loss per share continuing operations - basic (usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Loss per share continuing operations - diluted (usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Income per share discontinued operations - basic (usd per share)
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Income per share discontinued operations - diluted (usd per share)
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Income (loss) per share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Eximo Medical, Ltd.
Eximo Medical, Ltd. [Member]
Eximo Medical, Ltd. [Member]
RadiaDyne
RadiaDyne [Member]
RadiaDyne [Member]
BioSentry
BioSentry [Member]
BioSentry [Member]
Revenue milestones
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]
Trademark
Trademarks [Member]
Product technology
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Payments to acquire business
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Useful life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Acquisition related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Foreign currency translation loss
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Legal
Legal Costs [Member]
Legal Costs [Member]
Mergers and acquisitions
Mergers and Acquisitions [Member]
Mergers and Acquisitions [Member]
Transition service agreement
Transition service agreement [Member]
Transition service agreement [Member]
Divestiture
Divestiture [Member]
Divestiture [Member]
Restructuring
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Other
Other Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax
OCI, before Reclassifications, before Tax, Attributable to Parent
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Reconciliation of Basic to Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Remainder of 2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
2025 and thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less: Imputed Interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total lease obligations
Operating Lease, Liability
Less: Current portion of lease obligations
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Long-term lease obligations
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Cost of sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Sales and marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Non-cash lease expense
Operating Lease, Expense
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]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
The 2004 Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The 2004 Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
The 2004 Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Amount of shares issuable through two stock-based compensation plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Charges against income for share-based payment arrangements
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Unrecognized compensation expenses related to share-based payment arrangements
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Recognition period
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,068 and $1,906 respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Goodwill
Goodwill
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Current portion of contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, net of current portion
Loans Payable, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Contingent consideration, net of current portion
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 38,363,926 and 37,984,382 shares issued and 37,993,926 and 37,614,382 shares outstanding at November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock, 370,000 shares at November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Acquisition, Restructuring and Other Items, Net
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Cr Bard Inc [Member]
C.R. Bard, Inc. [Member]
The Utah Action
The Utah Action [Member]
The Utah Action
MedComp and Smiths Patent Action
MedComp and Smiths Patent Action [Member]
MedComp and Smiths Patent Action [Member]
The Delaware Action
The Delaware Action [Member]
The Delaware Action
Construction Issues
Construction Issues [Member]
Construction Issues [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
C.R. Bard, Inc.
C.R. Bard, Inc. [Member]
C.R. Bard, Inc. [Member]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Litigation
Pending Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of petitions filed for reexamination of patents
Number of Patents Asserted for Reexamination
Number of patents asserted for reexamination.
Number of claims dismissed
Loss Contingency, Claims Dismissed, Number
Number of reexaminations
Loss Contingency, Reexaminations, Number
Loss Contingency, Reexaminations, Number
Number of pending claims
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Number of claims reversed
Loss Contingency, Claims Reversed, Number
Loss Contingency, Claims Reversed, Number
Number of patents allegedly infringed upon
Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Payment term
Revenue, Performance Obligation, Payment Term
Revenue, Performance Obligation, Payment Term
Days after purchase after which pre-approval is required for product return
Contract with Customer, Right of Return, Product Return Period After Purchase Date Requiring Pre-Approval
Contract with Customer, Right of Return, Product Return Period After Purchase Date Requiring Pre-Approval
Restocking charge (as percent)
Contract with Customer, Right of Return, Restocking Charge
Contract with Customer, Right of Return, Restocking Charge
Minimum remaining period prior to product expiration
Contract with Customer, Right of Return, Minimum Remaining Product Life Prior to Return
Contract with Customer, Right of Return, Minimum Remaining Product Life Prior to Return
Revenue recognized from contract liability balances in respective periods
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Additions to contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability, Increase (Decrease) for Contract Acquired in Business Combination
Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of intangible assets other than goodwill
Number of reporting units
Number of Reportable Segments
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Operating lease ROU asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Weighted average remaining term (in years)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted average discount rate (percent)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Long Term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
International
Non-US [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Domain]
Acculis Inventory
Acculis Inventory [Member]
Acculis Inventory [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory valuation reserves
Inventory Valuation Reserves
Inventory write-down
Inventory Write-down
Segment and Geographic Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional paid in capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Restricted stock units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance share units
Performance Shares [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, Shares
Shares, Issued
Beginning Balance
Beginning Balance,Treasury Shares
Net income (loss)
Exercise of stock options, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Issuance/Cancellation of performance share units and restricted stock units, net, Shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance/Cancellation of performance share units and restricted stock units
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Purchase of common stock under ESPP, Shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Purchases of common stock under ESPP
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Ending Balance, Shares
Ending Balance
Ending Balance,Treasury Shares
Summary of Net Sales by Product Category
Schedule of Net Revenue by Product Group [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net revenue by product group.
Summary of Net Sales by Geographic Area
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Biolitec Bankruptcy
Biolitec Bankruptcy [Member]
Biolitec Bankruptcy [Member]
Proceeds from Legal Settlements
Proceeds from Legal Settlements
RadiaDyne trademark
RadiaDyne Trademark [Member]
RadiaDyne Trademark [Member]
OarTrac trademark
OarTrac Trademark [Member]
OarTrac Trademark [Member]
RadiaDyne legacy product technology
RadiaDyne Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
RadiaDyne Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
OarTrac product technology
OarTrac Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
OarTrac Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Receivables
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventory
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Prepaid and other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Long-term deposits
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Long-Term Deposits
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Long-Term Deposits
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Total assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Assets, Including Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Assets, Including Goodwill
Liabilities assumed
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed [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
Deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Accrued expenses
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Expenses
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Expenses
Total liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Vascular Interventions & Therapies
Vascular Interventions and Therapies [Member]
Vascular Interventions and Therapies [Member]
Vascular Access
Vascular Access [Member]
Vascular access.
Oncology
Oncology [Member]
Oncology [Member]
Estimated federal statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Before Discreet Items, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Before Discreet Items, Percent
Cover page.
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
No Trading Symbol Flag
No Trading Symbol Flag
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Financial Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent consideration for acquisition earn outs
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Summary Showing the Recurring Fair Value Measurements of the Contingent Consideration Liability
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Restructuring and Related Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating leases
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Asset Acquisition [Axis]
Asset Acquisition [Axis]
Asset Acquisition [Axis]
Asset Acquisition [Domain]
Asset Acquisition [Domain]
[Domain] for Asset Acquisition [Axis]
C3 Wave Tip Location Asset
C3 Wave Tip Location Asset [Member]
C3 Wave Tip Location Asset [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price
Asset Acquisition, Consideration Transferred
Asset Acquisition, Consideration Transferred
Contingent consideration for acquisition earn outs
Asset Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Asset Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Proceeds from line of credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
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
Building [Member]
Lease Arrangements [Axis]
Lease Arrangements [Axis]
Lease Arrangements [Axis]
Lease Arrangements [Domain]
Lease Arrangements [Domain]
[Domain] for Lease Arrangements [Axis]
Seven Year Building Lease
Seven Year Building Lease [Member]
Seven Year Building Lease [Member]
Two Year Building Lease
Two Year Building Lease [Member]
Two Year Building Lease [Member]
Total lease liabilities
Lease term (years)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract
Lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Note Yet Commenced, Undiscounted Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Note Yet Commenced, Undiscounted Amount
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Inventories
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Basic (shares)
Effect of dilutive securities (shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Diluted (shares)
Securities excluded as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive (shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Payroll and related expenses
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Royalties
Accrued Royalties, Current
Accrued severance
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Sales and franchise taxes
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current
Outside services
Accrued Professional Fees
Litigation matters
Accrued Litigation
Accrued Litigation
Indemnification holdback
Accrued Recall Liability
Accrued Recall Liability
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Non-cash lease expense
Non-Cash Lease Expense
Non-Cash Lease Expense
Stock based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Gain on contingent consideration for IPR&D Write-off
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Change in accounts receivable allowances
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Fixed and intangible asset impairments and disposals
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Write-off of other assets
Other Asset Impairment Charges
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisition of intangibles
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Cash paid for acquisitions
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
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]
Proceeds from issuance of and borrowings on long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayment of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Deferred financing costs on long-term debt
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Payment of acquisition related contingent consideration
Payment Of Contingent Consideration
Payment Of Contingent Consideration
Proceeds (outlays) from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
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
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrual for capital expenditures incurred during the period
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Net Nonmonetary Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
Fair value of contingent consideration for acquisitions
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Contingent Consideration Received
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Contingent Consideration Received
Fair value of acquisition consideration included in other long-term liabilities
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed
Results of Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill balance at May 31, 2019
Additions for Eximo acquisition (Note 2)
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill balance at November 30, 2019
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2024 and thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due After Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due After Four Years
Total lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidated Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Receivables
Contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net
Contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability
Product technologies
Product Technologies [Member]
Product technologies.
Trademarks
Licenses
License Agreement Terms [Member]
Gross carrying value, finite intangible items
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization