10-K Filing

ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. CIK: 1136869 FY 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-K
Accession Number	`0000950170-25-026604`
Period End Date	20241231
Filing Date	20250225
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	FY
XBRL Instance	zbh-20241231_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 134 Income Statement 154 Cash Flow Statement 236 Stockholders Equity 62 Comprehensive Income 42

Balance Sheet 134 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$415.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$415.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	316.20M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	316.20M	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$525.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$525.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	317.50M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	317.50M	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	110.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	110.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	118.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	118.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$366.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$366.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$430.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$430.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$4.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$4.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$4.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$4.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$21.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$21.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$21.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$21.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$194.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$194.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$410.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$410.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$863.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$863.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$900.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$900.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$352.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$352.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$357.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$357.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$925.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$925.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$744.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$744.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$4.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$4.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$5.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$5.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$8.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$8.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 21)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 21)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 21)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 21)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value, one billion shares authorized, 317.5 million (316.2 million in 2023) issued	`CommonStockValue`	$3.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value, one billion shares authorized, 317.5 million (316.2 million in 2023) issued	`CommonStockValue`	$3.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value, one billion shares authorized, 317.5 million (316.2 million in 2023) issued	`CommonStockValue`	$3.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value, one billion shares authorized, 317.5 million (316.2 million in 2023) issued	`CommonStockValue`	$3.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$10.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$10.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$9.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$9.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$10.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$10.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$11.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$11.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-191.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-191.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-262.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-262.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, 118.4 million shares (110.6 million shares in 2023)	`TreasuryStockValue`	$7.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, 118.4 million shares (110.6 million shares in 2023)	`TreasuryStockValue`	$7.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, 118.4 million shares (110.6 million shares in 2023)	`TreasuryStockValue`	$8.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, 118.4 million shares (110.6 million shares in 2023)	`TreasuryStockValue`	$8.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$12.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$12.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$12.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$12.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$8.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$8.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$7.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$7.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders' Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders' Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders' Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders' Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders' Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders' Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders' Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders' Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$21.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$21.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$21.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$21.50B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 154 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$7.39B	USD	Annual
Net Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$7.39B	USD	Annual
Net Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$7.68B	USD	Annual
Net Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$7.68B	USD	Annual
Net Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$6.94B	USD	Annual
Net Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$6.94B	USD	Annual
Cost of products sold, excluding intangible asset amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.02B	USD	Annual
Cost of products sold, excluding intangible asset amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.02B	USD	Annual
Cost of products sold, excluding intangible asset amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.19B	USD	Annual
Cost of products sold, excluding intangible asset amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.19B	USD	Annual
Cost of products sold, excluding intangible asset amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.08B	USD	Annual
Cost of products sold, excluding intangible asset amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.08B	USD	Annual
Intangible asset amortization	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$591.90M	USD	Annual
Intangible asset amortization	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$591.90M	USD	Annual
Intangible asset amortization	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$561.50M	USD	Annual
Intangible asset amortization	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$561.50M	USD	Annual
Intangible asset amortization	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$526.80M	USD	Annual
Intangible asset amortization	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$526.80M	USD	Annual
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$458.70M	USD	Annual
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$458.70M	USD	Annual
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$437.40M	USD	Annual
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$437.40M	USD	Annual
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$406.00M	USD	Annual
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$406.00M	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.93B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.93B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.76B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.76B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.84B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.84B	USD	Annual
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment	`GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment`	-	USD	Annual
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment	`GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment`	-	USD	Annual
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment	`GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment`	$292.80M	USD	Annual
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment	`GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment`	$292.80M	USD	Annual
Restructuring and other cost reduction initiatives	`RestructuringAndOtherCostReductionInitiatives`	$151.90M	USD	Annual
Restructuring and other cost reduction initiatives	`RestructuringAndOtherCostReductionInitiatives`	$151.90M	USD	Annual
Restructuring and other cost reduction initiatives	`RestructuringAndOtherCostReductionInitiatives`	$191.60M	USD	Annual
Restructuring and other cost reduction initiatives	`RestructuringAndOtherCostReductionInitiatives`	$191.60M	USD	Annual
Restructuring and other cost reduction initiatives	`RestructuringAndOtherCostReductionInitiatives`	$219.00M	USD	Annual
Restructuring and other cost reduction initiatives	`RestructuringAndOtherCostReductionInitiatives`	$219.00M	USD	Annual
Quality remediation	`QualityRemediationCosts`	-	USD	Annual
Quality remediation	`QualityRemediationCosts`	-	USD	Annual
Quality remediation	`QualityRemediationCosts`	$33.80M	USD	Annual
Quality remediation	`QualityRemediationCosts`	$33.80M	USD	Annual
Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related	`AcquisitionIntegrationDivestitureAndRelatedExpenses`	$23.60M	USD	Annual
Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related	`AcquisitionIntegrationDivestitureAndRelatedExpenses`	$23.60M	USD	Annual
Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related	`AcquisitionIntegrationDivestitureAndRelatedExpenses`	$11.40M	USD	Annual
Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related	`AcquisitionIntegrationDivestitureAndRelatedExpenses`	$11.40M	USD	Annual
Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related	`AcquisitionIntegrationDivestitureAndRelatedExpenses`	$21.70M	USD	Annual
Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related	`AcquisitionIntegrationDivestitureAndRelatedExpenses`	$21.70M	USD	Annual
Operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.24B	USD	Annual
Operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.24B	USD	Annual
Operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.39B	USD	Annual
Operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.39B	USD	Annual
Operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.12B	USD	Annual
Operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.12B	USD	Annual
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.29B	USD	Annual
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.29B	USD	Annual
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.28B	USD	Annual
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.28B	USD	Annual
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$696.30M	USD	Annual
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$696.30M	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-31.10M	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-31.10M	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-128.00M	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-128.00M	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-9.30M	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-9.30M	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-201.20M	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-201.20M	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-164.80M	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-164.80M	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-218.00M	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-218.00M	USD	Annual
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.04B	USD	Annual
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.04B	USD	Annual
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.07B	USD	Annual
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.07B	USD	Annual
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$403.50M	USD	Annual
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$403.50M	USD	Annual
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$131.40M	USD	Annual
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$131.40M	USD	Annual
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$112.30M	USD	Annual
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$112.30M	USD	Annual
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$42.20M	USD	Annual
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$42.20M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$905.20M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$905.20M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$291.20M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$291.20M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.03B	USD	Annual
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.03B	USD	Annual
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAttributableToNoncontrollingEntity`	$1.50M	USD	Annual
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAttributableToNoncontrollingEntity`	$1.50M	USD	Annual
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAttributableToNoncontrollingEntity`	$1.10M	USD	Annual
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAttributableToNoncontrollingEntity`	$1.10M	USD	Annual
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAttributableToNoncontrollingEntity`	$1.00M	USD	Annual
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAttributableToNoncontrollingEntity`	$1.00M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$903.80M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$903.80M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$290.20M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$290.20M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$1.02B	USD	Annual
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$1.02B	USD	Annual
Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	-	USD	Annual
Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	-	USD	Annual
Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$-58.80M	USD	Annual
Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$-58.80M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$903.80M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$903.80M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$231.40M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$231.40M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.02B	USD	Annual
Net Earnings of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.02B	USD	Annual
Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$1.38	USD	Annual
Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$1.38	USD	Annual
Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$4.45	USD	Annual
Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$4.45	USD	Annual
Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$4.91	USD	Annual
Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$4.91	USD	Annual
Loss from Discontinued Operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.28	USD	Annual
Loss from Discontinued Operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.28	USD	Annual
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.45	USD	Annual
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.45	USD	Annual
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.91	USD	Annual
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.91	USD	Annual
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.10	USD	Annual
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.10	USD	Annual
Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$1.38	USD	Annual
Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$1.38	USD	Annual
Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$4.43	USD	Annual
Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$4.43	USD	Annual
Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$4.88	USD	Annual
Earnings from Continuing Operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$4.88	USD	Annual
Loss from Discontinued Operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.28	USD	Annual
Loss from Discontinued Operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.28	USD	Annual
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.10	USD	Annual
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.10	USD	Annual
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.88	USD	Annual
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.88	USD	Annual
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.43	USD	Annual
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.43	USD	Annual
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	203.10M	shares	Annual
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	203.10M	shares	Annual
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	209.60M	shares	Annual
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	209.60M	shares	Annual
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	208.70M	shares	Annual
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	208.70M	shares	Annual
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	203.90M	shares	Annual
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	203.90M	shares	Annual
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	210.30M	shares	Annual
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	210.30M	shares	Annual
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	209.70M	shares	Annual
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	209.70M	shares	Annual

Cash Flow Statement 236 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$905.20M	USD	Annual
Net earnings from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$905.20M	USD	Annual
Net earnings from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$291.20M	USD	Annual
Net earnings from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$291.20M	USD	Annual
Net earnings from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.03B	USD	Annual
Net earnings from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.03B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$951.70M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$951.70M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$996.30M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$996.30M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$926.40M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$926.40M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$99.80M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$99.80M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$101.00M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$101.00M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$105.00M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$105.00M	USD	Annual
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment	`GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment`	-	USD	Annual
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment	`GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment`	-	USD	Annual
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment	`GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment`	$292.80M	USD	Annual
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment	`GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment`	$292.80M	USD	Annual
(Gain) loss on investment in ZimVie Inc.	`GainLossOnInvestments`	-	USD	Annual
(Gain) loss on investment in ZimVie Inc.	`GainLossOnInvestments`	-	USD	Annual
(Gain) loss on investment in ZimVie Inc.	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$-116.60M	USD	Annual
(Gain) loss on investment in ZimVie Inc.	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$-116.60M	USD	Annual
(Gain) loss on investment in ZimVie Inc.	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$2.50M	USD	Annual
(Gain) loss on investment in ZimVie Inc.	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$2.50M	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-47.70M	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-47.70M	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-96.30M	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-96.30M	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-64.40M	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-64.40M	USD	Annual
Income taxes	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-152.90M	USD	Annual
Income taxes	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-152.90M	USD	Annual
Income taxes	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-73.80M	USD	Annual
Income taxes	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-73.80M	USD	Annual
Income taxes	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-158.60M	USD	Annual
Income taxes	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-158.60M	USD	Annual
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables`	$89.70M	USD	Annual
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables`	$89.70M	USD	Annual
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables`	$184.70M	USD	Annual
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables`	$184.70M	USD	Annual
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables`	$51.90M	USD	Annual
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables`	$51.90M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$75.60M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$75.60M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$240.40M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$240.40M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-49.90M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-49.90M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-322.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-322.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-55.30M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-55.30M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$103.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$103.00M	USD	Annual
Other assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$1.20M	USD	Annual
Other assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$1.20M	USD	Annual
Other assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-25.20M	USD	Annual
Other assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-25.20M	USD	Annual
Other assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-65.00M	USD	Annual
Other assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-65.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.58B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.58B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.50B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.50B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.36B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.36B	USD	Annual
Additions to instruments	`AdditionsToInstruments`	$311.70M	USD	Annual
Additions to instruments	`AdditionsToInstruments`	$311.70M	USD	Annual
Additions to instruments	`AdditionsToInstruments`	$240.30M	USD	Annual
Additions to instruments	`AdditionsToInstruments`	$240.30M	USD	Annual
Additions to instruments	`AdditionsToInstruments`	$258.30M	USD	Annual
Additions to instruments	`AdditionsToInstruments`	$258.30M	USD	Annual
Additions to other property, plant and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$203.80M	USD	Annual
Additions to other property, plant and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$203.80M	USD	Annual
Additions to other property, plant and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$291.10M	USD	Annual
Additions to other property, plant and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$291.10M	USD	Annual
Additions to other property, plant and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$187.90M	USD	Annual
Additions to other property, plant and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$187.90M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedge settlements	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	$-22.10M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedge settlements	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	$-22.10M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedge settlements	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	$-33.40M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedge settlements	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	$-33.40M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedge settlements	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	$-89.40M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedge settlements	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	$-89.40M	USD	Annual
Acquisition of intangible assets	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$29.70M	USD	Annual
Acquisition of intangible assets	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$29.70M	USD	Annual
Acquisition of intangible assets	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$153.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisition of intangible assets	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$153.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisition of intangible assets	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$103.40M	USD	Annual
Acquisition of intangible assets	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$103.40M	USD	Annual
Business combination investments, net of acquired cash	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessTwoNetOfCashAcquired`	$134.90M	USD	Annual
Business combination investments, net of acquired cash	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessTwoNetOfCashAcquired`	$134.90M	USD	Annual
Business combination investments, net of acquired cash	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessTwoNetOfCashAcquired`	$276.30M	USD	Annual
Business combination investments, net of acquired cash	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessTwoNetOfCashAcquired`	$276.30M	USD	Annual
Business combination investments, net of acquired cash	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessTwoNetOfCashAcquired`	$99.80M	USD	Annual
Business combination investments, net of acquired cash	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessTwoNetOfCashAcquired`	$99.80M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-28.80M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-28.80M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$36.90M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$36.90M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$35.70M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$35.70M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-522.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-522.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-778.90M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-778.90M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-888.10M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-888.10M	USD	Annual
Net (payments) proceeds on revolving facilities	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$375.00M	USD	Annual
Net (payments) proceeds on revolving facilities	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$375.00M	USD	Annual
Net (payments) proceeds on revolving facilities	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$-325.00M	USD	Annual
Net (payments) proceeds on revolving facilities	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$-325.00M	USD	Annual
Net (payments) proceeds on revolving facilities	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$-50.00M	USD	Annual
Net (payments) proceeds on revolving facilities	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$-50.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from senior notes	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$499.80M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from senior notes	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$499.80M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from senior notes	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$1.44B	USD	Annual
Proceeds from senior notes	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$1.44B	USD	Annual
Proceeds from senior notes	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$736.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Proceeds from senior notes	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$736.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Proceeds from senior notes	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$700.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Proceeds from senior notes	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$700.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redemption of senior notes	`MaturitiesOfSeniorDebt`	$1.28B	USD	Annual
Redemption of senior notes	`MaturitiesOfSeniorDebt`	$1.28B	USD	Annual
Redemption of senior notes	`MaturitiesOfSeniorDebt`	$850.00M	USD	Annual
Redemption of senior notes	`MaturitiesOfSeniorDebt`	$850.00M	USD	Annual
Redemption of senior notes	`MaturitiesOfSeniorDebt`	$86.30M	USD	Annual
Redemption of senior notes	`MaturitiesOfSeniorDebt`	$86.30M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from term loan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from term loan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from term loan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$83.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from term loan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$83.00M	USD	Annual
Payments on term loans	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	$242.90M	USD	Annual
Payments on term loans	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	$242.90M	USD	Annual
Payments on term loans	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Payments on term loans	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Payments on term loans	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	$33.90M	USD	Annual
Payments on term loans	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	$33.90M	USD	Annual
Dividends paid to stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$201.20M	USD	Annual
Dividends paid to stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$201.20M	USD	Annual
Dividends paid to stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$196.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends paid to stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$196.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends paid to stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$200.90M	USD	Annual
Dividends paid to stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$200.90M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from employee stock compensation plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$78.10M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from employee stock compensation plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$78.10M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from employee stock compensation plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$82.10M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from employee stock compensation plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$82.10M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from employee stock compensation plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$101.10M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from employee stock compensation plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$101.10M	USD	Annual
Distribution from ZimVie, Inc.	`ProceedsFromDividendDistribution`	$540.60M	USD	Annual
Distribution from ZimVie, Inc.	`ProceedsFromDividendDistribution`	$540.60M	USD	Annual
Business combination contingent consideration payments	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$3.50M	USD	Annual
Business combination contingent consideration payments	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$3.50M	USD	Annual
Business combination contingent consideration payments	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$10.30M	USD	Annual
Business combination contingent consideration payments	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$10.30M	USD	Annual
Debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$5.80M	USD	Annual
Debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$5.80M	USD	Annual
Debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$13.00M	USD	Annual
Debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$13.00M	USD	Annual
Debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$1.60M	USD	Annual
Debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$1.60M	USD	Annual
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$868.00M	USD	Annual
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$868.00M	USD	Annual
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$126.40M	USD	Annual
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$126.40M	USD	Annual
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$692.20M	USD	Annual
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$692.20M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-22.40M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-22.40M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-10.10M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-10.10M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.50M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.50M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-484.50M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-484.50M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-763.50M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-763.50M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-775.70M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-775.70M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-71.50M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-71.50M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in investing activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in investing activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in investing activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-7.20M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in investing activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-7.20M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in investing activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in investing activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in financing activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-68.10M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in financing activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-68.10M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in financing activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in financing activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in financing activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in financing activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in discontinued operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations`	$-146.80M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in discontinued operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations`	$-146.80M	USD	Annual
Net cash used in discontinued operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in discontinued operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in discontinued operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash used in discontinued operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$900.00K	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$900.00K	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-14.50M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-14.50M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-17.10M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-17.10M	USD	Annual
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$40.10M	USD	Annual
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$40.10M	USD	Annual
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$109.70M	USD	Annual
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$109.70M	USD	Annual
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-102.80M	USD	Annual
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-102.80M	USD	Annual
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$525.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$525.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$478.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$478.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$375.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$375.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$415.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$415.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$525.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$525.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$478.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$478.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$375.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$375.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$415.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$415.80M	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 62 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Cash dividend declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.96	USD	Annual
Cash dividend declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.96	USD	Annual
Cash dividend declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.96	USD	Annual
Cash dividend declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.96	USD	Annual
Cash dividend declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.96	USD	Annual
Cash dividend declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.96	USD	Annual
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$232.40M	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$232.40M	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$905.30M	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$905.30M	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.03B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.03B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-71.80M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-71.80M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-8.80M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-8.80M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-11.70M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-11.70M	USD	Annual
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$200.10M	USD	Annual
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$200.10M	USD	Annual
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$201.30M	USD	Annual
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$201.30M	USD	Annual
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$194.40M	USD	Annual
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$194.40M	USD	Annual
Cash dividends to noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$1.00M	USD	Annual
Cash dividends to noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$1.00M	USD	Annual
Reclassifications of net investment hedges	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	$25.90M	USD	Annual
Reclassifications of net investment hedges	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	$25.90M	USD	Annual
Spinoff of ZimVie Inc.	`StockholdersEquityNoteSpinoffTransaction`	$-728.20M	USD	Annual
Spinoff of ZimVie Inc.	`StockholdersEquityNoteSpinoffTransaction`	$-728.20M	USD	Annual
Stock compensation plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$190.60M	USD	Annual
Stock compensation plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$190.60M	USD	Annual
Stock compensation plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$195.80M	USD	Annual
Stock compensation plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$195.80M	USD	Annual
Stock compensation plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$171.40M	USD	Annual
Stock compensation plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$171.40M	USD	Annual
Embody, Inc. acquisition consideration	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions`	$23.40M	USD	Annual
Embody, Inc. acquisition consideration	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions`	$23.40M	USD	Annual
Embody, Inc. acquisition consideration	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions`	$150.50M	USD	Annual
Embody, Inc. acquisition consideration	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions`	$150.50M	USD	Annual
Share repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$844.80M	USD	Annual
Share repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$844.80M	USD	Annual
Share repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$698.40M	USD	Annual
Share repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$698.40M	USD	Annual
Share repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$150.00M	USD	Annual
Share repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$150.00M	USD	Annual
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.03B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 42 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net Earnings of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$903.80M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$903.80M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$231.40M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$231.40M	USD	Annual
Net Earnings of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.02B	USD	Annual
Net Earnings of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.02B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency cumulative translation adjustments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-79.60M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency cumulative translation adjustments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-79.60M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency cumulative translation adjustments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-123.30M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency cumulative translation adjustments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-123.30M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency cumulative translation adjustments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$9.90M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency cumulative translation adjustments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$9.90M	USD	Annual
Unrealized cash flow hedge gains, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$71.10M	USD	Annual
Unrealized cash flow hedge gains, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$71.10M	USD	Annual
Unrealized cash flow hedge gains, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$83.50M	USD	Annual
Unrealized cash flow hedge gains, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$83.50M	USD	Annual
Unrealized cash flow hedge gains, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$94.80M	USD	Annual
Unrealized cash flow hedge gains, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$94.80M	USD	Annual
Reclassification adjustments on hedges, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$77.40M	USD	Annual
Reclassification adjustments on hedges, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$77.40M	USD	Annual
Reclassification adjustments on hedges, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$46.00M	USD	Annual
Reclassification adjustments on hedges, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$46.00M	USD	Annual
Reclassification adjustments on hedges, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$69.90M	USD	Annual
Reclassification adjustments on hedges, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$69.90M	USD	Annual
Adjustments to prior service cost and unrecognized actuarial assumptions, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$17.10M	USD	Annual
Adjustments to prior service cost and unrecognized actuarial assumptions, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$17.10M	USD	Annual
Adjustments to prior service cost and unrecognized actuarial assumptions, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$15.30M	USD	Annual
Adjustments to prior service cost and unrecognized actuarial assumptions, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$15.30M	USD	Annual
Adjustments to prior service cost and unrecognized actuarial assumptions, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-77.00M	USD	Annual
Adjustments to prior service cost and unrecognized actuarial assumptions, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-77.00M	USD	Annual
Total Other Comprehensive Loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-71.80M	USD	Annual
Total Other Comprehensive Loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-71.80M	USD	Annual
Total Other Comprehensive Loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-8.80M	USD	Annual
Total Other Comprehensive Loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-8.80M	USD	Annual
Total Other Comprehensive Loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-11.70M	USD	Annual
Total Other Comprehensive Loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-11.70M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$222.60M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$222.60M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.01B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.01B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$832.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$832.00M	USD	Annual

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.