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Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Document Type Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Filer Category Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations [Abstract] Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Total revenue, net Sales Revenue, Goods, Net, Total Total Revenue Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Costs and Expenses: Cost of Goods Sold Cost of Goods Sold, Total Cost of product revenues Research and Development Expense Research and Development Expense, Total Research and development Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total Selling, general and administrative Amortization of Intangible Assets Intangible asset amortization Intangible asset amortization Costs and Expenses Total costs and expenses Operating Income (Loss) Operating income Operating income Investment Income, Interest Interest income Interest Expense Interest expense Interest Expense, Total Interest expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other income (expense), net Other income (expense), net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Cumulative Effects of Changes in Accounting Principles, Noncontrolling Interest Income before income taxes Income before income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense (benefit) Provision for income taxes Income tax expense Provision for income taxes Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income loss (gain) Net income (loss) Net income Net income Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic, Total Basic net income per common share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted net income per share Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Total Diluted net income per common share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average common shares outstanding (See Note 11): Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets, Current [Abstract] Current Assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $6,978 and $7,322 Accounts Receivable, Net, Current, Total Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $7,322 and $11,216 Inventory, Net Inventories, net Inventories, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Ending Balance Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Beginning Balance Current deferred tax assets after valuation allowance Deferred tax assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current, Total Prepaid expenses and other current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total Property, plant and equipment, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total Intangible assets, net Goodwill Goodwill at December 31, 2011 Goodwill at December 31, 2010 Goodwill, Total Goodwill Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Deferred tax asset-long term Non-current deferred tax assets after valuation allowance Deferred tax assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Other assets Assets Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current Liabilities: Short-term borrowings under senior credit facility Borrowings under senior credit facility Accounts Payable, Trade, Current Accounts payable, trade Deferred Revenue, Current Deferred Revenue, Current, Total Deferred revenue Employee-related Liabilities, Current Employee-related Liabilities, Current, Total Accrued compensation Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Total current liabilities Long-term borrowings under senior credit facility Amount of long-term loan in total term loan Long-term borrowings under senior credit facility Convertible Debt, Noncurrent Carrying amount of liability Carrying amount of liability Long-term convertible securities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent Total non current deferred tax liabilities Total non current deferred tax liabilities Total non current deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other liabilities Other liabilities Liabilities Total liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and Contingenciess Commitments and contingencies Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity: Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Preferred Stock; no par value; 15,000 authorized shares; none outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Total Preferred Stock; no par value; 15,000 authorized shares; none outstanding Common Stock, Value, Issued Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Common stock; $.01 par value; 60,000 authorized shares; 35,734 and 35,527 issued Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total Common stock; $.01 par value; 60,000 authorized shares; 35,745 and 34,958 issued Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Ending Balance Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Beginning Balance Additional paid-in capital Treasury Stock, Value Treasury stock, at cost; 8,903 and 6,994 shares Treasury stock, at cost;[8,425] shares and 7,212 shares at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively Treasury Stock, Value, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Value, Beginning Balance Treasury stock, at cost; 8,903 and 7,212 shares Treasury stock, at cost; 7,212 shares at September 30, 2010 and 6,354 shares at December 31, 2009 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Foreign currency translation adjustment Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Net of Tax Pension liability adjustment, net of tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Net of Tax, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Net of Tax, Total Pension liability adjustment, net of tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives, net of tax Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance Retained earnings Retained earnings Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance Balance Balance, value Total stockholders' equity Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Ending Balance Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Beginning Balance Trade accounts receivable, allowances Preferred stock, par value Preferred Stock, par value Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, authorized shares Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance Preferred Stock, outstanding Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common Stock, shares, issued Common stock, shares issued Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Shares, Beginning Balance Treasury stock, shares Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Total Depreciation and amortization Research and Development in Process In-process research and development Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income tax provision (benefit) Share-based Compensation Restricted stock awards related expenses Share-based Compensation, Total Share-based compensation Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization of debt issuance costs Non-cash interest expense related to convertible debt instruments that does not result in cash outflows in the period in which they occur, but affect net income and thus is added back when calculating net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect cash flow method. Non Cash Interest Expense Cash Flow Non-cash interest expense The accreted interest component paid related to repurchases of convertible debt and thus is deducted when calculating net cash flows from operating activities using the indirect cash flow method. Payment Of Accreted Interest Cash Flow Payment of accreted interest Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Gain on convertible note repurchases Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements Other Noncash Income (Expense) Other, net Other, net Other Noncash Income (Expense), Total Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories, Total Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets, Total Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Other non-current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets, Total Other non-current assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Total Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Other non-current liabilities Other liabilities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property and equipment Purchases of property and equipment Purchases of property and equipment Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Purchases of intangible assets Purchases of intangible assets Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] FINANCING ACTIVITIES: ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt Borrowings under senior credit facility RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt Repayments under senior credit facility Repayments under senior credit facility Proceeds from Convertible Debt Proceeds from equity component of convertible notes Proceeds from liability component of convertible notes Equity Component Of Convertible Notes Proceeds from equity component of convertible notes Proceeds from equity component of convertible notes Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants Proceeds from the sale of stock purchase warrants Proceeds from the warrant transactions Purchase of call options for the Company's own stock, in connection with the convertible debt offering. Purchase of option hedge on convertible notes Repayments of Convertible Debt Repurchase of liability component of convertible notes Repayment of Convertible Debt Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock Repurchase of common stock Purchases of treasury stock Repurchase of common stock Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from stock options exercises Proceeds from exercised stock options Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Net change in cash and cash equivalents Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Shares, Issued Balance, shares Balance, shares Balance, shares Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total Foreign currency translation Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Total Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Total comprehensive income Comprehensive income (loss) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Benefit Plan Issuance of common stock through employee benefit plans, value Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Benefit Plan Issuance of common stock through employee benefit plans, shares Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures, Total Share-based compensation The equity component of convertible debt that was repurchased from the debtholders during the period Repurchase Equity Component Of Convertible Debt Repurchase of equity component of convertible debt Repurchase of equity component of convertible debt The portion of convertible notes issuance costs that are allocated to the equity component of the proceeds. Equity portion of convertible notes issuance costs Repurchase of common stock, shares. Repurchase of common stock, shares Repurchase of common stock, shares Business [Abstract] Business [Abstract] Nature of Operations [Text Block] Business Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies BASIS OF PRESENTATION Acquisitions [Abstract] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Acquisitions [Line Items] Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisitions Debt [Abstract] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Derivative Instruments [Abstract] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments Treasury Stock [Abstract] Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Treasury Stock [Text Block] Treasury Stock Stock Purchase And Award Plans [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Stock Purchase And Award Plans STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Retirement Benefit Plans [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Retirement Benefit Plans RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS Leases And Related Party Leases [Abstract] Operating Leases of Lessor Disclosure [Text Block] Leases And Related Party Leases Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Tax Examination [Line Items] Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes INCOME TAXES Net Income Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Net Income Per Share NET INCOME PER SHARE Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitment And Contingencies COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Segment and Geographic Information. Segment And Geographic Information [Abstract] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment And Geographic Information Selected Quarterly Information [Abstract] Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Selected Quarterly Information Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Basis Of Presentation Consolidation Policy [Text Block] Principles Of Consolidation General Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use Of Estimates Reclassifications [Text Block] Reclassifications Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash And Cash Equivalents Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy Trade Accounts Receivable And Allowances For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property, Plant And Equipment Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets Disclosure of accounting policy for the impairment and disposal of long-lived assets including goodwill and other intangible assets Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Long-Lived Assets Foundation [Policy Text Block]. Foundation [Policy Text Block] Integra Foundation Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivatives Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes