Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
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 October 19, 2012, the company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Neomend, Inc. (“Neomend”), a privately-held company engaged in the development and commercialization of innovative surgical sealants. The total purchase consideration of $133.7 million included the fair value of contingent consideration of up to $25 million, which is based on the achievement of sales-based milestones through 2016. 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 and was not material as of the acquisition date. Neomend’s products expand Bard’s existing surgical specialties product portfolio to include the only product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for the treatment of intraoperative air leaks in connection with thoracic surgery. Neomend’s proprietary technology and pipeline provides the opportunity for future clinical indications across a variety of surgical specialty applications. 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 and the liabilities assumed resulted in the recognition of: core technologies of $62.8 million; deferred tax assets of $27.0 million, consisting primarily of net operating loss carryforwards; deferred tax liabilities of $36.0 million, primarily associated with intangible assets; and other net liabilities of $1.9 million. An IPR&D asset of $29.4 million was also recorded for the development of cardiovascular indications using Neomend’s proprietary technology. The fair value of the IPR&D 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 of 24%. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $52.4 million. The goodwill recognized includes the value of future applications for projects and products that did not meet the criteria for separate recognition of IPR&D. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 15 years. The company incurred acquisition-related transaction costs of $1.3 million, which were expensed to marketing, selling and administrative expenses. 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 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 an investigational device exemption (“IDE”) trial approved by the 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 started selling the device in Europe in 2012. The company plans to begin a larger registry study in Europe and additional IDE studies in 2013 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 intangible assets; 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 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 of 20%. 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. At December 31, 2012, the fair value of the contingent consideration liability was approximately $72 million. The underlying probability of payment of the contingent consideration was 75% at both December 31, 2012 and 2011. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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 October 19, 2012, the company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Neomend, Inc. (“Neomend”), a privately-held company engaged in the development and commercialization of innovative surgical sealants. The total purchase consideration of $133.7 million included the fair value of contingent consideration of up to $25 million, which is based on the achievement of sales-based milestones through 2016. 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 and was not material as of the acquisition date. Neomend’s products expand Bard’s existing surgical specialties product portfolio to include the only product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for the treatment of intraoperative air leaks in connection with thoracic surgery. Neomend’s proprietary technology and pipeline provides the opportunity for future clinical indications across a variety of surgical specialty applications. 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 and the liabilities assumed resulted in the recognition of: core technologies of $62.8 million; deferred tax assets of $27.0 million, consisting primarily of net operating loss carryforwards; deferred tax liabilities of $36.0 million, primarily associated with intangible assets; and other net liabilities of $1.9 million. An IPR&D asset of $29.4 million was also recorded for the development of cardiovascular indications using Neomend’s proprietary technology. The fair value of the IPR&D 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 of 24%. The excess of the purchase price over fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $52.4 million. The goodwill recognized includes the value of future applications for projects and products that did not meet the criteria for separate recognition of IPR&D. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Core technologies are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 15 years. The company incurred acquisition-related transaction costs of $1.3 million, which were expensed to marketing, selling and administrative expenses. 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 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 an investigational device exemption (“IDE”) trial approved by the 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 started selling the device in Europe in 2012. The company plans to begin a larger registry study in Europe and additional IDE studies in 2013 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 intangible assets; 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 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 of 20%. 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. At December 31, 2012, the fair value of the contingent consideration liability was approximately $72 million. The underlying probability of payment of the contingent consideration was 75% at both December 31, 2012 and 2011.

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.

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.

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. 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.