Discontinued — last reported Q2 '19
Business Segments · Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Surgery — Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ2 2019
Last reportedQ2 2019
Rolls up toImpairment Charges
How to read this metric
An increase indicates that the expected future cash flows from surgical assets have diminished, potentially signaling failed product launches, technological obsolescence, or increased competitive pressure. A decrease or absence of impairment suggests that the segment's intangible assets are maintaining their projected value and strategic utility.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of identifiable intangible assets within t...
Peer comparison
Peers in the medical device and surgical equipment space report similar charges when acquired technology or intellectual property fails to meet commercialization milestones or faces significant market disruption.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does surgery — impairment of intangible assets (excluding goodwill) mean?
- The reduction in the recorded value of non-goodwill intangible assets in the surgery segment due to a decline in their expected future economic benefit.