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ACQUISITION - Narrative (Details) - CAS Medical Systems, Inc. $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Feb. 11, 2019 USD ($) $ / shares
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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