Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acquisitions	2. Acquisitions The company acquires businesses, products and technologies to augment its existing product lines and from time-to-time may divest product lines for strategic reasons. Unaudited pro forma financial information has not been presented because the effects of acquisitions were not material on either an individual or aggregate basis. On December 16, 2011, the company acquired Lutonix, Inc. ("Lutonix"), a development stage company specializing in drug coated balloon technology for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease. The total purchase consideration of $298.0 million included an upfront cash payment of $228.0 million and the fair value of contingent consideration of $70.0 million. The contingent consideration, which could total $100 million, consists of a milestone payment related to Pre-Market Approval ("PMA") of Lutonix's drug-coated percutaneous transluminal angioplasty ("PTA") balloon. Lutonix is conducting the first and only investigational device exemption ("IDE") trial approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") using drug-coated balloons for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease. The Lutonix LEVANT 2 study is a prospective, randomized, single-blinded, multi-center pivotal IDE trial comparing the Lutonix drug-coated balloon to standard balloon angioplasty. Lutonix received the European Conformity regulatory approval ("CE mark") in 2011, and Bard expects to start selling the device in Europe in 2012. The company plans to begin a larger registry study concurrent with the European launch to support broader marketing claims and obtain additional clinical data. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in the recognition of: IPR&D of $131.5 million; core technologies of $33.4 million; deferred tax assets of $24.7 million, consisting primarily of net operating loss carryforwards; deferred tax liabilities of $59.5 million, primarily associated with core technologies; and other net assets of $1.6 million. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $166.3 million. The goodwill recognized includes the value of a large potential market for drug-coated PTA balloons in alternate and expanded indications, and other cost synergies. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 12 years. The company incurred acquisition related transaction costs of $1.4 million, which were expensed to marketing, selling and administrative expense. The company has not yet finalized the purchase accounting, which may be adjusted as further information about conditions existing at the acquisition date become available. The IPR&D assets, which are accounted for as indefinite-lived intangible assets, represent the development of drug-coated balloons and the LEVANT 2 clinical trial for use of these balloons in the superficial femoral and proximal popliteal arteries. The launch of this device in the United States is currently expected to occur in 2015, subject to regulatory approvals. The fair value of this intangible asset was determined based upon the present value of expected future cash flows adjusted for the probability of technological and commercial risk, utilizing a risk-adjusted discount rate. The fair value of the contingent consideration was determined by utilizing a probability weighted estimated cash flow stream adjusted for the expected timing of the payment. Subsequent to the acquisition date, the contingent consideration liability will be remeasured at current fair value with changes recorded in earnings. On November 10, 2011, the company acquired Medivance, Inc. ("Medivance") for total cash consideration of $255.5 million. Medivance develops and sells critical care products in the Targeted Temperature Management^™ area. Medivance's core product is the ArticSun^®, a noninvasive technology that utilizes a proprietary system that incorporates a hydrogel adhesive pad to control a patient's core body temperature at a targeted level. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in the recognition of: deferred tax assets of $25.0 million, consisting primarily of net operating loss carryforwards; customer relationships of $88.7 million; core technologies of $75.9 million; deferred tax liabilities of $63.3 million, primarily associated with intangible assets; and other net assets of $17.0 million. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $112.2 million. The goodwill recognized includes the value of expanding the market for Medivance's products. Synergies are expected to result from the alignment of critical care sales call points and other manufacturing efficiencies. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Customer relationships and core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 13 and 14 years, respectively. Customer relationships are recorded as a component of other intangible assets. The company incurred acquisition related transaction costs of $1.7 million, which were expensed to marketing, selling and administrative expense. In connection with this acquisition, the company recorded a charge of $1.8 million ($1.1 million after tax) to other (income) expense, net, associated with integration costs. The company has not yet finalized the purchase accounting, which may be adjusted as further information about conditions existing at the acquisition date become available. During the fourth quarter of 2011, the company acquired all of the outstanding shares of ClearStream Technologies Group plc ("ClearStream") for total consideration of $69.1 million. ClearStream, based in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland, develops and sells proprietary products used in angioplasty. The acquisition complements Bard's core competencies and enhances Bard's vascular product portfolio. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since October 12, 2011, the date on which a controlling interest was obtained. The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in the recognition of: deferred tax assets of $3.3 million, consisting primarily of net operating loss carryforwards; core technologies and other intangible assets of $29.1 million; deferred tax liabilities of $3.8 million, primarily associated with intangible assets; and other net assets of $11.0 million. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $29.5 million. The goodwill recognized is attributable to expected cost synergies and other benefits created by the expanded peripheral vascular product portfolio of the company as a result of the acquisition. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Core technologies and other intangible assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 10 years. The company incurred acquisition related transaction costs of $2.6 million, which were expensed to marketing, selling and administrative expense. In connection with this acquisition, the company recorded a charge of $2.0 million ($1.8 million after tax) to other (income) expense, net, associated with integration costs. The company has not yet finalized the purchase accounting, which may be adjusted as further information about conditions existing at the acquisition date become available. On July 6, 2010, the company acquired all of the outstanding stock of SenoRx, Inc. ("SenoRx") for a purchase price of $11.00 per share in cash, totaling $213.5 million. SenoRx was a public company engaged in the manufacture and sale of minimally-invasive medical devices used in the percutaneous diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. SenoRx's products expand Bard's existing biopsy product portfolio to include the EnCor^® stereotactic-guided and MRI-guided breast biopsy systems, the Gel Mark^® line of breast tissue markers and the Contura^® brachytherapy catheter used in the treatment of breast cancer. Substantially all of the purchase price for the acquisition was funded through the issuance of commercial paper. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in the recognition of: deferred tax assets of $42.3 million, consisting primarily of net operating loss carryforwards; core technologies of $95.1 million; deferred tax liabilities of $44.0 million, primarily associated with core technologies; and other net assets of $23.5 million consisting of cash, accounts receivable and inventories. An IPR&D asset of $12.8 million was also recorded primarily for the next generation of the EnCor^® stereotactic-guided breast biopsy system. The fair value of this intangible asset was determined based upon the present value of expected future cash flows adjusted for the probability of technological and commercial risk, utilizing a risk-adjusted discount rate. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $83.8 million. The goodwill recognized is attributable to expected cost synergies and other benefits created by the expanded and more comprehensive biopsy product portfolio of the company as a result of the acquisition. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 10 years. The company incurred acquisition related transaction costs of $3.2 million, which were expensed to marketing, selling and administrative expense. In connection with this acquisition, the company recorded charges of $6.9 million ($4.2 million after tax) to other (income) expense, net, associated with the termination of existing SenoRx commercial agreements, the settlement of disputes that arose under certain of these agreements and integration costs. On May 20, 2010, the company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bard Holdings Limited, acquired the remaining 15% of the common shares that it did not already own of its Malaysian manufacturing operation, Bard Sendirian Berhad, for $25.9 million. In connection with the transaction, Bard's shareholder's investment was reduced by $13.2 million, which represented the excess of the cash paid over the carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest. On April 12, 2010, the company acquired all of the outstanding stock of FlowCardia, Inc. ("FlowCardia"), a privately-held company engaged in the design and manufacture of endovascular products used in the treatment of chronic total occlusions ("CTOs"), for total consideration of $80.1 million. FlowCardia's products complement Bard's percutaneous transluminal angioplasty products and peripheral stents. FlowCardia's Crosser^® product line of clinically-proven catheters deliver vibrational energy, enabling physicians to cross CTOs and allow for subsequent therapies, such as balloon angioplasty, stent implantation and atherectomy. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in the recognition of: deferred tax assets of $18.1 million, consisting primarily of net operating loss carryforwards; core technologies of $46.4 million; deferred tax liabilities of $19.3 million primarily associated with core technologies; and other net assets of $3.0 million. In addition, an IPR&D asset of $4.7 million was recorded for follow-on product applications for CTOs. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $27.2 million. The goodwill recognized is attributable to complementary product sales opportunities and expected cost synergies. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 11 years. On November 18, 2009, the company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Y-Med, Inc. ("Y-Med"), a privately-held company focused on the development and manufacture of specialty PTA catheters, for total consideration of $35.3 million. Y-Med's products complement Bard's peripheral stents and existing PTA products. Y-Med's VascuTrak^TM PTA dilatation catheter product line is designed to treat highly stenotic and calcified lesions in patients with lower-limb arterial disease. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in: the recognition of deferred tax assets of $2.3 million consisting of net operating loss carryforwards; core technologies of $28.4 million; deferred tax liabilities of $10.8 million primarily associated with core technologies; and other net assets of $2.7 million. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $12.7 million. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 10 years. In connection with this acquisition, the company recorded a cost of $3.2 million ($2.0 million after tax) associated with the termination of certain existing Y-Med agreements. This termination cost was recorded to other (income) expense, net. On June 15, 2009, the company acquired worldwide rights and related assets of the hernia products business of Brennen Medical, LLC for $17.0 million. The acquisition included technology for a non-crosslinked xenograft device, which expanded Bard's product offerings in hernia repair. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in the recognition of core technologies of $15.5 million and other assets of $1.5 million, which includes $0.9 million of goodwill. Core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 13 years. In connection with this acquisition, the company discontinued the sale of an existing xenograft device and recorded a related non-cash charge of $5.7 million ($5.2 million after tax). This charge consisted of acceleration of remaining depreciation costs related to property, plant and equipment of $4.5 million, which was recorded to other (income) expense, net, and the write-off of inventory of $1.2 million, which was recorded to cost of goods sold. On January 11, 2008, the company acquired the assets of the LifeStent^® family of stents from Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for a net cash payment of $73.3 million, plus direct acquisition costs of $3.6 million, and up to $65.0 million in contingent milestone payments. The contingent milestone payments consisted of $50.0 million related to regulatory approvals and $15.0 million related to the transfer of manufacturing operations to Bard. The acquisition was a strategic addition to Bard's portfolio of non-coronary stent and stent graft products that is complementary to the company's current products, call points and technology platforms. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date. The fair value of the assets acquired was approximately $102.3 million. The difference between the fair value of the assets acquired and the initial payments was recognized as an acquisition related liability. This liability was reduced upon the payment of the contingent milestone payments with the remaining amounts recorded as a deferred tax asset and goodwill. The contingent milestone payment related to regulatory approvals was amended, which resulted in $23.0 million being paid in December 2008. This payment resulted in a decrease to the acquisition related liability of $14.5 million and an increase to deferred tax assets of $8.5 million. The company received a PMA in February 2009 for use of the LifeStent^® in the superficial femoral artery and proximal popliteal artery, which resulted in a contingent milestone payment of $27.0 million. This payment resulted in a decrease to the acquisition related liability of $10.9 million, an increase to deferred tax assets of $7.8 million, and an increase to goodwill of $8.3 million. The $15.0 million contingent milestone payment related to the transfer of manufacturing operations to Bard was paid in September 2009. The payment resulted in an increase to goodwill.

2. Acquisitions

The company acquires businesses, products and technologies to augment its existing product lines and from time-to-time may divest product lines for strategic reasons. Unaudited pro forma financial information has not been presented because the effects of acquisitions were not material on either an individual or aggregate basis.

On December 16, 2011, the company acquired Lutonix, Inc. ("Lutonix"), a development stage company specializing in drug coated balloon technology for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease. The total purchase consideration of $298.0 million included an upfront cash payment of $228.0 million and the fair value of contingent consideration of $70.0 million. The contingent consideration, which could total $100 million, consists of a milestone payment related to Pre-Market Approval ("PMA") of Lutonix's drug-coated percutaneous transluminal angioplasty ("PTA") balloon. Lutonix is conducting the first and only investigational device exemption ("IDE") trial approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") using drug-coated balloons for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease. The Lutonix LEVANT 2 study is a prospective, randomized, single-blinded, multi-center pivotal IDE trial comparing the Lutonix drug-coated balloon to standard balloon angioplasty. Lutonix received the European Conformity regulatory approval ("CE mark") in 2011, and Bard expects to start selling the device in Europe in 2012. The company plans to begin a larger registry study concurrent with the European launch to support broader marketing claims and obtain additional clinical data. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date.

The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in the recognition of: IPR&D of $131.5 million; core technologies of $33.4 million; deferred tax assets of $24.7 million, consisting primarily of net operating loss carryforwards; deferred tax liabilities of $59.5 million, primarily associated with core technologies; and other net assets of $1.6 million. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $166.3 million. The goodwill recognized includes the value of a large potential market for drug-coated PTA balloons in alternate and expanded indications, and other cost synergies. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 12 years. The company incurred acquisition related transaction costs of $1.4 million, which were expensed to marketing, selling and administrative expense. The company has not yet finalized the purchase accounting, which may be adjusted as further information about conditions existing at the acquisition date become available.

The IPR&D assets, which are accounted for as indefinite-lived intangible assets, represent the development of drug-coated balloons and the LEVANT 2 clinical trial for use of these balloons in the superficial femoral and proximal popliteal arteries. The launch of this device in the United States is currently expected to occur in 2015, subject to regulatory approvals. The fair value of this intangible asset was determined based upon the present value of expected future cash flows adjusted for the probability of technological and commercial risk, utilizing a risk-adjusted discount rate. The fair value of the contingent consideration was determined by utilizing a probability weighted estimated cash flow stream adjusted for the expected timing of the payment. Subsequent to the acquisition date, the contingent consideration liability will be remeasured at current fair value with changes recorded in earnings.

On November 10, 2011, the company acquired Medivance, Inc. ("Medivance") for total cash consideration of $255.5 million. Medivance develops and sells critical care products in the Targeted Temperature Management^™ area. Medivance's core product is the ArticSun^®, a noninvasive technology that utilizes a proprietary system that incorporates a hydrogel adhesive pad to control a patient's core body temperature at a targeted level. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in the recognition of: deferred tax assets of $25.0 million, consisting primarily of net operating loss carryforwards; customer relationships of $88.7 million; core technologies of $75.9 million; deferred tax liabilities of $63.3 million, primarily associated with intangible assets; and other net assets of $17.0 million. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $112.2 million. The goodwill recognized includes the value of expanding the market for Medivance's products. Synergies are expected to result from the alignment of critical care sales call points and other manufacturing efficiencies. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Customer relationships and core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 13 and 14 years, respectively. Customer relationships are recorded as a component of other intangible assets. The company incurred acquisition related transaction costs of $1.7 million, which were expensed to marketing, selling and administrative expense. In connection with this acquisition, the company recorded a charge of $1.8 million ($1.1 million after tax) to other (income) expense, net, associated with integration costs. The company has not yet finalized the purchase accounting, which may be adjusted as further information about conditions existing at the acquisition date become available.

During the fourth quarter of 2011, the company acquired all of the outstanding shares of ClearStream Technologies Group plc ("ClearStream") for total consideration of $69.1 million. ClearStream, based in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland, develops and sells proprietary products used in angioplasty. The acquisition complements Bard's core competencies and enhances Bard's vascular product portfolio. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since October 12, 2011, the date on which a controlling interest was obtained. The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in the recognition of: deferred tax assets of $3.3 million, consisting primarily of net operating loss carryforwards; core technologies and other intangible assets of $29.1 million; deferred tax liabilities of $3.8 million, primarily associated with intangible assets; and other net assets of $11.0 million. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $29.5 million. The goodwill recognized is attributable to expected cost synergies and other benefits created by the expanded peripheral vascular product portfolio of the company as a result of the acquisition. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Core technologies and other intangible assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 10 years. The company incurred acquisition related transaction costs of $2.6 million, which were expensed to marketing, selling and administrative expense. In connection with this acquisition, the company recorded a charge of $2.0 million ($1.8 million after tax) to other (income) expense, net, associated with integration costs. The company has not yet finalized the purchase accounting, which may be adjusted as further information about conditions existing at the acquisition date become available.

On July 6, 2010, the company acquired all of the outstanding stock of SenoRx, Inc. ("SenoRx") for a purchase price of $11.00 per share in cash, totaling $213.5 million. SenoRx was a public company engaged in the manufacture and sale of minimally-invasive medical devices used in the percutaneous diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. SenoRx's products expand Bard's existing biopsy product portfolio to include the EnCor^® stereotactic-guided and MRI-guided breast biopsy systems, the Gel Mark^® line of breast tissue markers and the Contura^® brachytherapy catheter used in the treatment of breast cancer. Substantially all of the purchase price for the acquisition was funded through the issuance of commercial paper. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in the recognition of: deferred tax assets of $42.3 million, consisting primarily of net operating loss carryforwards; core technologies of $95.1 million; deferred tax liabilities of $44.0 million, primarily associated with core technologies; and other net assets of $23.5 million consisting of cash, accounts receivable and inventories. An IPR&D asset of $12.8 million was also recorded primarily for the next generation of the EnCor^® stereotactic-guided breast biopsy system. The fair value of this intangible asset was determined based upon the present value of expected future cash flows adjusted for the probability of technological and commercial risk, utilizing a risk-adjusted discount rate. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $83.8 million. The goodwill recognized is attributable to expected cost synergies and other benefits created by the expanded and more comprehensive biopsy product portfolio of the company as a result of the acquisition. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 10 years. The company incurred acquisition related transaction costs of $3.2 million, which were expensed to marketing, selling and administrative expense. In connection with this acquisition, the company recorded charges of $6.9 million ($4.2 million after tax) to other (income) expense, net, associated with the termination of existing SenoRx commercial agreements, the settlement of disputes that arose under certain of these agreements and integration costs.

On May 20, 2010, the company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bard Holdings Limited, acquired the remaining 15% of the common shares that it did not already own of its Malaysian manufacturing operation, Bard Sendirian Berhad, for $25.9 million. In connection with the transaction, Bard's shareholder's investment was reduced by $13.2 million, which represented the excess of the cash paid over the carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest.

On April 12, 2010, the company acquired all of the outstanding stock of FlowCardia, Inc. ("FlowCardia"), a privately-held company engaged in the design and manufacture of endovascular products used in the treatment of chronic total occlusions ("CTOs"), for total consideration of $80.1 million. FlowCardia's products complement Bard's percutaneous transluminal angioplasty products and peripheral stents. FlowCardia's Crosser^® product line of clinically-proven catheters deliver vibrational energy, enabling physicians to cross CTOs and allow for subsequent therapies, such as balloon angioplasty, stent implantation and atherectomy. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in the recognition of: deferred tax assets of $18.1 million, consisting primarily of net operating loss carryforwards; core technologies of $46.4 million; deferred tax liabilities of $19.3 million primarily associated with core technologies; and other net assets of $3.0 million. In addition, an IPR&D asset of $4.7 million was recorded for follow-on product applications for CTOs. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $27.2 million. The goodwill recognized is attributable to complementary product sales opportunities and expected cost synergies. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 11 years.

On November 18, 2009, the company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Y-Med, Inc. ("Y-Med"), a privately-held company focused on the development and manufacture of specialty PTA catheters, for total consideration of $35.3 million. Y-Med's products complement Bard's peripheral stents and existing PTA products. Y-Med's VascuTrak^TM PTA dilatation catheter product line is designed to treat highly stenotic and calcified lesions in patients with lower-limb arterial disease. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in: the recognition of deferred tax assets of $2.3 million consisting of net operating loss carryforwards; core technologies of $28.4 million; deferred tax liabilities of $10.8 million primarily associated with core technologies; and other net assets of $2.7 million. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $12.7 million. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 10 years. In connection with this acquisition, the company recorded a cost of $3.2 million ($2.0 million after tax) associated with the termination of certain existing Y-Med agreements. This termination cost was recorded to other (income) expense, net.

On June 15, 2009, the company acquired worldwide rights and related assets of the hernia products business of Brennen Medical, LLC for $17.0 million. The acquisition included technology for a non-crosslinked xenograft device, which expanded Bard's product offerings in hernia repair. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation at fair value resulted in the recognition of core technologies of $15.5 million and other assets of $1.5 million, which includes $0.9 million of goodwill. Core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 13 years. In connection with this acquisition, the company discontinued the sale of an existing xenograft device and recorded a related non-cash charge of $5.7 million ($5.2 million after tax). This charge consisted of acceleration of remaining depreciation costs related to property, plant and equipment of $4.5 million, which was recorded to other (income) expense, net, and the write-off of inventory of $1.2 million, which was recorded to cost of goods sold.

On January 11, 2008, the company acquired the assets of the LifeStent^® family of stents from Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for a net cash payment of $73.3 million, plus direct acquisition costs of $3.6 million, and up to $65.0 million in contingent milestone payments. The contingent milestone payments consisted of $50.0 million related to regulatory approvals and $15.0 million related to the transfer of manufacturing operations to Bard. The acquisition was a strategic addition to Bard's portfolio of non-coronary stent and stent graft products that is complementary to the company's current products, call points and technology platforms. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and the results of operations have been included in the company's results since the acquisition date. The fair value of the assets acquired was approximately $102.3 million. The difference between the fair value of the assets acquired and the initial payments was recognized as an acquisition related liability. This liability was reduced upon the payment of the contingent milestone payments with the remaining amounts recorded as a deferred tax asset and goodwill.

The contingent milestone payment related to regulatory approvals was amended, which resulted in $23.0 million being paid in December 2008. This payment resulted in a decrease to the acquisition related liability of $14.5 million and an increase to deferred tax assets of $8.5 million. The company received a PMA in February 2009 for use of the LifeStent^® in the superficial femoral artery and proximal popliteal artery, which resulted in a contingent milestone payment of $27.0 million. This payment resulted in a decrease to the acquisition related liability of $10.9 million, an increase to deferred tax assets of $7.8 million, and an increase to goodwill of $8.3 million. The $15.0 million contingent milestone payment related to the transfer of manufacturing operations to Bard was paid in September 2009. The payment resulted in an increase to goodwill.