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Acquisitions - (Details) (Dynamic Medical Systems, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Dynamic Medical Systems
   
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Cash paid for acquisition $ 41,465us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross
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Payments to settle contingent consideration   $ 9,000ivc_BusinessCombinationPaymentsforContingentConsideration
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