Corporate RestructuringThe Kidney Care business, set to be spun-off, was a significant outperformance driver, suggesting a possibly more-dilutive RemainCo impact once separated.
Operational PerformanceHill-Rom Healthcare Systems & Technologies integration struggles continued with the business declining 9% in the quarter.
Product CompetitionAlaris was approved approximately 7 months ahead of Novum IQ, possibly reducing the anticipated upside for BAX.