COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Inventory reserves recorded in cost of good sold	$ 134,280,000	$ 95,229,000	$ 337,058,000	$ 266,545,000
Certain Whole Blood Collection Sets [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Inventory reserves recorded in cost of good sold	6,100,000
High Separation Core Bowl [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued loss contingency liability	10,300,000		10,300,000
Insurance settlements receivable	8,200,000		8,200,000
Recorded expense, net of insurance recovery			$ 2,100,000