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Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |  |  |
Asset impairment charges | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Contingent consideration obligations | $ 195,400,000 | $ 195,400,000 | $ 209,100,000
Technological and Regulatory Success, Probability |  | 10.90% |

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