| Cover Page | Nov. 05, 2019 |
| Cover page. | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001606498 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock - $0.01 Par Value |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-4987888 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5405 Windward Parkway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 100 South |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Alpharetta, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30004 |
| Trading Symbol | AVNS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 5, 2019 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36440 |
| Entity Registrant Name | AVANOS MEDICAL, INC. |
| City Area Code | 844 |
| Local Phone Number | 428-2667 |
