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Commitments and Contingencies - Settlement and Royalty Indemnity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Settlement and Royalty Indemnification | $ 5,656 | $ 6,502
Legal settlements | 5,050 | 0
Legal settlements and accruals, current | 10,706 | 6,502
Settlement and Royalty Indemnification, long-term | 5,382 | 13,797
Legal settlements and accruals, long-term | $ 16,088 | $ 20,299

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