Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs of Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Activity Under Defined Benefit Plans
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Change Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Related to Defined Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted Average Rates Used to Determine Net Periodic Benefit Costs
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Future Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Pronouncements [Table]
Summary of Significant Accounting Pronouncements [Table]
Summary of Significant Accounting Pronouncements [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Concentration Risk, Name [Axis]
Concentration Risk, Name [Axis]
Concentration Risk, Name [Axis]
Concentration Risk, Name [Domain]
Concentration Risk, Name [Domain]
Concentration Risk, Name [Domain]
Japanese Red Cross Society [Member]
Japanese Red Cross Society [Member]
Japanese Red Cross Society [Member]
Italy [Member]
ITALY
Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Sales [Member]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable [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]
Building improvements
Building Improvements [Member]
Plant equipment and machinery
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Office equipment and information technology
Office Equipment and Information Technology [Member]
Office Equipment and Information Technology [Member]
Haemonetics equipment
Haemonetics Equipment [Member]
Haemonetics Equipment [Member]
Concentration Risk by Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Deteriorating Credit and Economic Conditions [Member]
Deteriorating Credit and Economic Conditions [Member]
Deteriorating Credit and Economic Conditions [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Pronouncements [Line Items]
Summary of Significant Accounting Pronouncements [Line Items]
Summary of Significant Accounting Pronouncements [Line Items]
Term of each fiscal year
Term of Each Fiscal Year
Term of Each Fiscal Year
Term of each fiscal quarter
Term of Each Fiscal Quarter
Term of Each Fiscal Quarter
Cash and cash equivalents maximum maturity period
Maximum Term of Maturities for Cash and Cash Equivalents
Maximum Term of Maturities for Cash and Cash Equivalents
Property, plant and equipment, useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
VAT Liabilities
Value Added Tax Liability
Value Added Tax Liability
Forward Contracts
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Deferred Revenue
Deferred Revenue
All Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Foreign currency losses
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Concentration risk, number of customers
Concentration Risk, Number of Customers
Concentration Risk, Number of Customers
Credit risk, accounts receivable
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Financial Instrument, Maximum Exposure
Concentration risk (as a percent)
Concentration Risk, Percentage
HS Core Liability
HS Core Liability
HS Core Liability
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [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 Fiscal Year
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged to Costs and Expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Write-Offs (Net of Recoveries)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at End of Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Switzerland [Member]
SWITZERLAND
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [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]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Change in Benefit Obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit Obligation, beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan Benefits Paid From Plan Assets And Other Sources
Defined Benefit Plan Benefits Paid From Plan Assets And Other Sources
Actuarial (loss)/gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Employee and plan participants contribution
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Plan Amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Foreign currency changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Benefit obligation, end of year
Change in Plan Assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Company contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Gain/(Loss) on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)
Employee and plan participants contributions
Foreign currency changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Fair value of Plan Assets, end of year
Funded Status
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Unrecognized net actuarial loss/(gain)
Unrecognized Net Actuarial Loss / (Gain)
Unrecognized Net Actuarial Loss/(Gain)
Unrecognized initial obligation
Defined Benefit Plan Unrecognized Initial Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan Unrecognized Initial Obligation
Unrecognized prior service cost
Unrecognized Prior Service Cost
Unrecognized Prior Service Cost
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Approximate Future Basic Rental Commitments under Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Capitalization of Software and Development Costs [Abstract]
Capitalization of Software and Development Costs [Abstract]
Schedule of Capitalization [Table]
Schedule of Capitalization [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
In Process Project Placed Into Service [Member]
In Process Project Placed Into Service [Member]
In Process Project Placed Into Service [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Capitalization of costs incurred for acquisition of the software license and related software development costs
Capitalized Computer Software, Period Increase (Decrease)
Capitalized software development costs for ongoing initiatives
Research and Development Expense, Software (Excluding Acquired in Process Cost)
Software costs capitalized, net
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Total costs capitalized related to in process software development initiatives
Capitalized Software Development Costs for Software Sold to Customers
Interest costs capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized
Number of in-process projects
Number of In-Process Projects
Number of In-Process Projects
Amortization of capitalized software development cost expense
Capitalized Computer Software, Impairments
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Enterprise Wide Disclosures about Product and Services
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Impact of defined benefit plans, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized (loss)/gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassifications into earnings of cash flow hedge losses/(gains), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive (loss)/income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
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]
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization of Debt, Year One
Amortization of Debt, Year One
Amortization of Debt, Year One
Amortization of Debt, Year Two
Amortization of Debt, Year Two
Amortization of Debt, Year Two
Amortization of Debt, Year Three
Amortization of Debt, Year Three
Amortization of Debt, Year Three
Amortization of Debt, Year Four
Amortization of Debt, Year Four
Amortization of Debt, Year Four
Amortization of Debt, Year Five and Thereafter
Amortization of Debt, Year Five and Thereafter
Amortization of Debt, Year Five and Thereafter
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
United States Acquisitions [Member]
United States Acquisitions [Member]
United States Acquisitions [Member]
French Acquisition [Member]
French Acquisition [Member]
French Acquisition [Member]
Acquisition Related Research and Development [Member]
Acquisition Related Research and Development [Member]
Acquisition Related Research and Development [Member]
Acquisition Related Net Operating Losses [Member]
Acquisition Related Net Operating Losses [Member]
Acquisition Related Net Operating Losses [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign income tax provision
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Foregin source income
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Acquisition related operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Gross federal and state tax credits available to offset future tax
Tax Credit Carryforward, Deferred Tax Asset
Acquisition related valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Gross federal and state tax credits available
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits that will impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized tax benefitsreduced by expiration of statute of limitations and settlements with taxing authoritites
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized tax positions possible change in the next twelve months
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Accrued interest and penalties
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued
CAPITALIZATION OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of Change Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Related to Defined Benefit Plans, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Components of Change Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Related to Defined Benefit Plans, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Components of Change Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Related to Defined Benefit Plans, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Impact of Defined Benefit Plans, Net of Tax, Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Obligation at transition
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Transition Asset (Obligation), Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax
Actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Prior service cost
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Costs Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Impact of Defined Benefit Plans, Net of Tax, Balance
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 activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Non cash items:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Amortization of financing costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Stock compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Deferred tax expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment
Unrealized loss from hedging activities
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Contingent consideration income
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Reversal of interest expense on contingent consideration
Reversal of Interest Expense on Contingent Consideration
Reversal of interest expense on contingent consideration.
Asset write-off
Asset Impairment Charges
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Increase in accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Increase in inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
(Increase)/decrease in prepaid income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Taxes
(Increase)/decrease in other assets and other long-term liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Tax benefit of exercise of stock options
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised
(Decrease)/increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
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]
Capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisition of Whole Blood Business
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisition of Global Med Technologies
Payments to Acquire Business Two, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisition of ACCS
Payments to Acquire Business Three, Net of Cash Acquired
Investment in Hemerus
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
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]
Payments on long-term real estate mortgage
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Net (decrease)/increase in short-term loans
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Term loan borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Cash Contributions to ESOP
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefit on exercise of stock options
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Share repurchase
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Transfers from inventory to fixed assets for placement of Haemonetics equipment
Transfers from Inventory to Fixed Assets
Transfers from inventory to fixed assets.
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Net
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Depreciation
Deferred Tax Assets, Depreciation
Deferred Tax Assets, Depreciation
Amortization
Deferred Tax Assets, Amortization
Deferred Tax Assets, Amortization
Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Hedging
Deferred Tax Assets, Hedging Transactions
Accruals and reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Net operating loss carry-forward
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Stock based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Tax credit carry-forward, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Gross deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Less valuation allowance
Net deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contract
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Derivative Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Derivative Liabilities
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Rate of increased salary levels
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Expected long-term rate of return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Net revenues, COGS, and SG&A
Net Revenues Cost Of Goods Sold And Selling General And Administrative Expense [Member]
Net Revenues Cost Of Goods Sold And Selling General And Administrative Expense
Interest income (expense), net
Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Other income (expense), net
Interest Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Interest Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Loss Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Loss Reclassifiedfrom OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Capital Stock [Abstract]
Capital Stock [Abstract]
Schedule of Summary of Stock Option Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Utilized for Estimating Fair Value of Option Grants
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of Shares Purchased Under ESPP
Schedule of Summary of Restricted Stock Units Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected life (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Dividend Yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Schedule of Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt Maturities
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Term Loan Amortization
Schedule of Term Loan Amortization [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Term Loan Amortization [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Service cost
Interest cost on benefit obligation
Expected (return)/loss on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Actuarial (gain)/loss
Defined Benefit Pension Plans, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses
Defined Benefit Pension Plans, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of unrecognized transition obligation
Amortization of Unrecognized Initial Obligation
Amortization of Unrecognized Initial Obligation
Totals
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Asset Write Down [Member]
Asset Write Down [Member]
Asset Write Down [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]
Patents
Patents [Member]
Capitalized software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Other developed technology
Other Technology [Member]
Other Technology [Member]
Customer contracts and related relationships
Customer Contracts [Member]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Arryx Related Assets [Member]
Arryx Related Assets [Member]
Arryx Related Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Aggregate amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Future amortization expense, year one
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Future amortization expense, year two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Future amortization expense, year three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Future amortization expense, year four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Future amortization expense, year five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Weighted average useful life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Cost Incurred
Restructuring Charges
Proceeds from sale of intellectual property
Proceeds from Sale of Intangible Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Service Life [Member]
Service Life [Member]
Land
Land [Member]
Building and building improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Plant equipment and machinery
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Office equipment and information technology
Office Equipment and Information Technology
Office equipment and information technology.
Haemonetics equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Gross
Total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Basic income per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Product Warranties [Abstract]
Product Warranties [Abstract]
General warranty period on parts and labor
General Warranty Period on Parts and Labor
General Warranty Period on Parts and Labor
Product Warranties [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Warranty accrual as of the beginning of the period
Product Warranty Accrual
Warranty provision
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Warranty spending
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Warranty accrual as of the end of the period
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Net revenues
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Per share data:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted income per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Employee-related costs
Employee Severance [Member]
Facility-related costs
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Restructuring Reserve
Payments
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Asset Write down
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Ending Balance
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Quoted Market Prices for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Unobervable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [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]
Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Money market funds
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign currency hedge contracts
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Total
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency hedge contracts
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Interest rate swap
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Total
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Savings Plus Plan [Member]
Savings Plus Plan [Member]
Savings Plus Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Plans [Member]
Defined Contribution Pension [Member]
Benefit Plan Funded Through Assets of the Company [Member]
Benefit Plan Funded Through Assets of the Company [Member]
Benefit Plan Funded Through Assets of the Company [Member]
Net periodic benefit costs
Benefit obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Amount expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss in next fiscal year
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year
Deferred taxes recognized
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Basic EPS
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic weighted average shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted EPS
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net effect of common stock equivalents (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Diluted weighted average shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Stock options excluded from computation of weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Name [Axis]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Name [Axis]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Plan [Domain]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Plan [Domain]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Long-term Incentive Plan 2000 [Member]
Long-term Incentive Plan 2000 [Member]
Long-term Incentive Plan 2000 [Member]
Incentive Compensation Plan 2005 [Member]
Incentive Compensation Plan 2005 [Member]
Incentive Compensation Plan 2005 [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Number of members on board of directors (in board members)
Number of Members on Board of Directors
Number of Members on Board of Directors
Maximum number of shares available for award (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Maximum number of shares available for grant (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Number of options counted against maximum number of award shares for every share option issued (in shares)
Number of Options Counted Against Maximum Number of Award Shares
Number of Options Counted Against Maximum Number of Award Shares
Number of equity instruments other than options counted against maximum number of award shares for every share granted (in shares)
Number of Equity Instruments Other than Options Counted Against Maximum Number of Award Shares for Every Share Granted
Number of Equity Instruments Other than Options Counted Against Maximum Number of Award Shares for Every Share Granted
Period in which awards become exercisable for employees (in years)
Period in Which Awards Become Exercisable for Employees
Period in Which Awards Become Exercisable for Employees
Period after grant that awards become exercisable for non-employee directors (in years)
Period After Grant that Awards Become Exercisable for Non-Employee Directors
Period After Grant that Awards Become Exercisable for Non-Employee Directors
Maximum number of years from grant date that options expire (in years)
Maximum Number of Years from Grant Date That Options Expire
Maximum Number of Years from Grant Date That Options Expire
Equity instruments other than options outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Options outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Number of purchase periods (in purchase periods)
Number of Purchase Periods
Number of Purchase Periods
Percentage of shares purchased through payroll deductions (as a percent)
Percentage of Shares Purchased Through Payroll Deductions
Percentage of Shares Purchased Through Payroll Deductions
Percentage of purchase price for shares of common stock at fair market value (as a percent)
Percentage of Purchase Price for Shares of Common Stock at Fair Market Value
Percentage of Purchase Price for Shares of Common Stock at Fair Market Value
Stock-based compensation expense recognized
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Income tax benefit recognized related to stock-based compensation
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non vested awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non vested stock options, weighted average period of recognition (in years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Weighted average grant date fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Annual unvested stock option forfeiture rate (as a percent)
Annual Unvested Stock Option Forfeiture Rate
Annual Unvested Stock Option Forfeiture Rate
Weighted average grant date fair value of the six-month option inherent in the Purchase Plan (in dollars per share)
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value of Six-Month Option Inherent in Purchase Plan
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value of Six-Month Option Inherent in Purchase Plan
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, carrying amount
Goodwill
Whole blood business
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Effect of change in foreign currency exchange rates
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill, carrying amount
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Data
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Product Revenues
Revenue Recognition, Sales of Goods [Policy Text Block]
Non-Income Taxes
Collection of Taxes from Customers [Policy Text Block]
Collection of Taxes from Customers [Policy Text Block]
Software Revenues
Revenue Recognition, Software [Policy Text Block]
Translation of Foreign Currencies
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Estimation Methodology, 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]
Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed
Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities [Policy Text Block]
Other Liabilities [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development Expenses
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting for Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Valuation of Acquisitions
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers
Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers [Policy Text Block]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
RETIREMENT PLANS
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amoritized Intangibles
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Expected life (months)
CAPITAL STOCK
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Asset write-down
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before provision for income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Net income per share - basic (in dollars per share)
Net income per share - diluted (in dollars per share)
Weighted average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Term loan, net of financing fees
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Real estate mortgage
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Member]
Bank loan
Bank Loan [Member]
Bank Loan [Member]
Face amount of debt
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges and Those Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as They Appear in Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $1,727 at March 30, 2013 and $1,480 at March 31, 2012
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories, net
Deferred tax asset, net
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:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Land, building and building improvements
Land, Building, and Building Improvements
Land, building and building improvements.
Total property, plant and equipment
Less: accumulated depreciation
Net property, plant and equipment
Other assets:
Other Assets [Abstract]
Intangible assets
Goodwill
Deferred tax asset, long term
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total other assets
Total Other Assets
Total other assets.
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued payroll and related costs
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, $0.01 par value; Authorized — 150,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding — 51,031,563 shares at March 30, 2013 and 50,603,798 shares at March 31, 2012
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Business Combinations [Abstract]
ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Pall Corporation [Member]
Pall Corporation [Member]
Pall Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
PRODUCT WARRANTIES
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Cash Paid [Member]
Cash Paid [Member]
Cash Paid [Member]
Paid Early [Member]
Paid Early [Member]
Paid Early [Member]
FDA Approval of SOLX [Member]
FDA Approval of SOLX [Member]
FDA Approval of SOLX [Member]
Future Sales of SOLX [Member]
Future Sales of SOLX [Member]
Future Sales of SOLX [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Hemerus Medical, LLC [Member]
Hemerus Medical, LLC [Member]
Hemerus Medical, LLC [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Term of the Network Plan
Term of the Network Plan
Term of the Network Plan
Estimated Restructuring Expense in Next Fiscal Year
Estimated Restructuring Expense in Next Fiscal Year
Estimated Restructuring Expense in Next Fiscal Year
Estimated Restructuring Expense After One Year
Estimated Restructuring Expense After One Year
Estimated Restructuring Expense After One Year
Estimated Non-Cash Cost, Accelerated Depreciation and Asset Write-Downs
Estimated Non-Cash Cost, Accelerated Depreciation and Asset Write-Downs
Estimated Non-Cash Cost, Accelerated Depreciation and Asset Write-Downs
Estimated Capital Expenditures in Next Fiscal Year
Estimated Capital Expenditures in Next Fiscal Year
Estimated Capital Expenditures in Next Fiscal Year
Estiamted Cash Costs to be Incurred in Next Fiscal Year
Estiamted Cash Costs to be Incurred in Next Fiscal Year
Estiamted Cash Costs to be Incurred in Next Fiscal Year
Purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Contingent consideration, maximum
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, value
Balance, shares (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Employee stock purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Exercise of stock options and related tax benefit
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Exercise of stock options and related tax benefit (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Stock-based compensation adjustment related to acquisition
Stock-Based Compensation Adjustment Related to Acquisition
Stock-Based Compensation Adjustment Related to Acquisition
Shares repurchased
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Issuance of restricted stock, net of cancellations
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of restricted stock, net of cancellations (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Stock compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Balance, value
Balance, shares (in shares)
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
United States
UNITED STATES
Other North America [Member]
Other North America [Member]
Other North America [Member]
Total North America [Member]
Total North America [Member]
Total North America [Member]
Japan
JAPAN
Other Asia [Member]
Other Asia [Member]
Other Asia [Member]
Total Europe [Member]
Total Europe [Member]
Total Europe [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales
Revenues
Total Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Tax at federal statutory rate
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Tax at federal statutory rate
Domestic manufacturing deduction
Income Tax Reconciliation, Domestic Manufacturing Deduction and Extraterritorial Income Exclusion
Income Tax Reconciliation, Domestic Manufacturing Deduction and Extraterritorial Income Exclusion
Domestic manufacturing deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Domestic Manufacturing Deduction and Extraterritorial Income Exclusion
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Domestic Manufacturing Deduction and Extraterritorial Income Exclusion
Difference between U.S. and foreign tax
Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Difference between U.S. and foreign tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
State income taxes net of federal benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
State income taxes net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Repatriation of earnings
Income Tax Reconciliation Repatriation On Process Reseach And Dividend
Income Tax Reconciliation Repatriation On Process Reseach And Dividend
Repatriation of earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Repatriation On Process Reseach And Dividend
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Repatriation On Process Reseach And Dividend
Research credit
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Research credit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credits, Research
Other, net
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Total
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Income tax provision
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Expected Benefit Payments
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Fiscal Year 2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
Fiscal Year 2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
Fiscal Year 2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
Fiscal Year 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
Fiscal Year 2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
Fiscal Year 2019-2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Increase (Decrease) in Comprehensive Income
Foreign Currency Translation, Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Foreign Currency Translation, Changes during the year
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Foreign Currency Translation, Balance
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives, Net of Tax, Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives, Net of Tax, Changes during the year
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period Including Reclassification Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period Including Reclassification Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives, Net of Tax, Balance
Impact of Defined Benefit Plans, Net of Tax, Changes during the year
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Changes during the year
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Balance
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Whole Blood [Member]
Whole Blood [Member]
Whole Blood [Member]
Business Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Reportable Segment [Member]
Reportable Segment [Member]
Purchase Price Allocation Adjustments [Member]
Purchase Price Allocation Adjustments [Member]
Replication and Delivery of Certain Manufacturing Assets [Member]
Replication and Delivery of Certain Manufacturing Assets [Member]
Replication and Delivery of Certain Manufacturing Assets [Member]
Acquired Technology [Member]
Acquired Technology [Member]
Acquired Technology [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Technology and Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Technology and Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Technology and Customer Relationships [Member]
Applied Critical Care Services, Inc. [Member]
Applied Critical Care Services, Inc. [Member]
Applied Critical Care Services, Inc. [Member]
Consideration sransferred, share amount
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
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, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Other assets/liabilities, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets (Liabilities), Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets (Liabilities), Net
Fair value of net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Assumed liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Useful life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Amortization expense
Net sales
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Basic earnings per share
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Transaction costs
Business Acqusition, Pro Forma Adjustments, Transaction Costs
Business Acqusition, Pro Forma Adjustments, Transaction Costs
Amortization of inventory fair value adjustment
Business Acqusition, Pro Forma Adjustments, Amortization of Inventory to Fair Value
Business Acqusition, Pro Forma Adjustments, Amortization of Inventory to Fair Value
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Business Acqusition, Pro Forma Adjustments, Amortization of Intangible Assets
Business Acqusition, Pro Forma Adjustments, Amortization of Intangible Assets
Interest expense incurred on acquisition financing
Business Acqusition, Pro Forma Adjustments, Interest Expense Incurred on Acqusition Financing
Business Acqusition, Pro Forma Adjustments, Interest Expense Incurred on Acqusition Financing
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Business Acqusition, Pro Forma Adjustments, Selling General and Administrative Expenses
Business Acqusition, Pro Forma Adjustments, Selling General and Administrative Expenses
Amount of transaction prior to acquisition
Amount of Transaction Prior to Acquisition
Amount of Transaction Prior to Acquisition
Amount owed
Due to Related Parties, Current
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Plasma Disposables [Member]
Plasma Disposables [Member]
Plasma Disposables
Blood Center [Member]
Blood Center [Member]
Blood Center [Member]
Platelet [Member]
Platelet [Member]
Platelet
Red Cell [Member]
Red Cell [Member]
Red Cell
Hospital [Member]
Hospital [Member]
Hospital [Member]
Surgical [Member]
Surgical [Member]
Surgical
OrthoPAT [Member]
OrthoPAT [Member]
OrthoPAT
Diagnostics [Member]
Diagnostics [Member]
Diagnostics
Software Solutions [Member]
Software Solutions [Member]
Software Solutions
Equipment and Other [Member]
Equipment and Other Related [Member]
Equipment and Other Related
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit Agreement [Member]
Mortgages [Member]
Mortgages [Member]
Debt Type [Axis]
Debt Type [Axis]
Debt Type [Axis]
Debt Type [Domain]
Debt Type [Domain]
Debt Type [Domain]
Debt instrument term
Debt Instrument Term
Debt Instrument Term
Debt amortization period
Debt Instrument, Amortization Period
Debt Instrument, Amortization Period
Variable rate basis
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Adjusted libor rounding percentage
Adjusted Libor Rounding Percentage
Adjusted Libor Rounding Percentage
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Credit facility outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Consolidated total leverage ratio
Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio
Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio
Consolidated interest coverage ratio
Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio
Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio
Commitment fee
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Expanded borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Expanded Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Expanded Borrowing Capacity
Expanded borrowing capacity including term loans
Line of Credit Facility, Expanded Borrowing Capacity Including Term Loans
Line of Credit Facility, Expanded Borrowing Capacity Including Term Loans
Deferred finance costs
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Debt discount
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Interest payable
Interest Payable
Long-term debt
Monthly principal and interest payments
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment
Stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Short-term debt
Short-term Debt
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
DERIVATIVES AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Additions based upon positions related to the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions of tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Settlements with taxing authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Closure of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Ending Balance
Stock split, conversion ratio
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Shares, Beginning Balance
Shares, Awarded
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Shares, Released
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Shares, Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Shares, Ending Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Market Value at Grant Date (in dollars per share), Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Market Value at Grant Date (in dollars per share), Awarded
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 Market Value at Grant Date (in dollars per share), Released
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 Market Value at Grant Date (in dollars per share), Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Market Value at Grant Date (in dollars per share), Ending Balance
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Neoteric [Member]
Neoteric [Member]
Neoteric [Member]
Net Revenues Cost Of Goods Sold And Selling General And Administrative Expense [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Percentage of sales generated outside the US
Percentage Of Net Sales Generated Outside Of The US
Percentage Of Net Sales Generated Outside Of The US
Maturity period for foreign currency contracts (in years)
Average Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives
Designated foreign currency hedge contracts outstanding
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge in earnings
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Deferred tax benefit
Non-designated foreign currency hedge contracts outstanding
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net
Contingent consideration income
Reversal of interest expense on contingent consideration
Contingent consideration payment recorded in selling, general and administrative
Contingent Consideration Paid
Contingent Consideration Paid
Fair value of real estate mortgage obligation
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Domestic and Foreign Income Before Provision for Income Tax
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Income Tax Provision Components
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Deferred Tax Asset
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Summary of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Global Med Technologies, Inc. [Member]
Global Med Technologies, Inc. [Member]
Global Med Technologies, Inc.
Stock Compensation Expense [Member]
Stock Compensation Expense [Member]
Stock Compensation Expense [Member]
Integration Costs [Member]
Integration Costs [Member]
Integration Costs [Member]
Restructuring charges, net impairment charges
Restructuring Charges, Net Impairment Charges
Restructuring Charges, Net Impairment Charges
Restructuring charges incurred
Asset write down
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]
Options Outstanding, (in shares), Beginning Balance
Options Outstanding, (in shares), Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Options Outstanding, (in shares), Exercised
Options Outstanding, (in shares), Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Options Outstanding, (in shares), Ending Balance
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 (in dollars per share), Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share), Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share), Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share), Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share), Ending Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Life, Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Weighted Average Remaining Life, Ending Balance
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Ending Balance
Options Outstanding, (in shares), Exercisable and End of Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share), Exercisable at End of Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Life, Exercisable at End of Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable at End of Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options Outstanding, (in shares), Vested and Expected to Vest at End of Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share), Vested or Expected to Vest at End of Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Life, Vested or Expected to Vest at End of Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and Expected to Vest at End of Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
RESTRUCTURING
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Fenwal [Member]
Fenwal [Member]
Fenwal [Member]
Haemonetics Italia, Srl. [Member]
Haemonetics Italia, Srl. [Member]
Haemonetics Italia, Srl. [Member]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Damages from Product Defects [Member]
Damages from Product Defects [Member]
Certain Whole Blood Collection Sets [Member]
Certain Whole Blood Collection Sets [Member]
Certain Whole Blood Collection Sets [Member]
High Separation Core Bowl [Member]
High Separation Core Bowl [Member]
High Separation Core Bowl [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Inventory reserves recorded in cost of good sold
Accrued loss contingency liability
Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value
Insurance settlements receivable
Insurance Settlements Receivable
Recorded expense, net of insurance recovery
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period
Remaining liability
Loss Contingency, Remaining Liability
Loss Contingency, Remaining Liability
Term of patent infringement lawsuits
Term of Patent Infringement Lawsuits
Term of Patent Infringement Lawsuits
Number of employees found guilty
Number of Employees Found Guilty
Number of Employees Found Guilty
Damages awarded
Litigation Settlement, Gross
Current
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)
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred