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ACQUISITION - Narrative (Details) - CAS Medical Systems, Inc. $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | Feb. 11, 2019 USD ($) $ / shares
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Consideration per share to be transferred (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 2.45
Acquisition price, subject to certain adjustments | $ | $ 100

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