Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2012
Liability for contingent payments, Beginning balance	$ 6,517
Interest Accretion	370
Cash payment	(3,500)	0
Liability for contingent payments, Ending balance	$ 3,387

This element represents the amount of any change, including any differences arising upon settlement, recognized during the reporting period in the value of a liability, arising from an item of contingent consideration, assumed in a business combination.

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Namespace Prefix:	cfx_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant