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Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Contingent Consideration Charges Recorded to the Consolidated Statement of Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 30, 2013 | Mar. 29, 2014 | Mar. 30, 2013
Other Contingencies And Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Contingent consideration - compensation expense | $ 29,388 | $ 0 | $ 58,874
Contingent consideration - fair value adjustments | 799 |  | 10,839
Contingent consideration total | 30,187 |  | 69,713
Interlace Medical, Inc. [Member] |  |  |
Other Contingencies And Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Contingent consideration - fair value adjustments | 799 |  | 10,839
Contingent consideration total | 799 |  | 10,839
TCT International Co., Ltd. [Member] |  |  |
Other Contingencies And Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Contingent consideration - compensation expense | 29,388 |  | 58,874
Contingent consideration total | $ 29,388 |  | $ 58,874

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