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Sale of Makena - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 28, 2014 | Jun. 29, 2013 | Dec. 29, 2012 | Jun. 28, 2014 | Jun. 29, 2013
Regulatory Assets [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Amended transaction price as a result of executing amendment |  |  |  | $ 199.5 |
Final payment received |  |  | 60.0 |  |
Gain on net of certain contingent legal fees and amounts due to inventory | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 53.9 | $ 0 | $ 53.9

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