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Restructuring and Divestiture Charges - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2017	Sep. 24, 2016	Mar. 26, 2016	Mar. 26, 2016	Sep. 24, 2016
Cynosure
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance charges	$ 1.5
Bedford [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance charges	0.0		$ 0.5	$ 0.9	$ 1.7
Facility Closure Costs	$ 3.5
Restructuring | San Diego [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance charges		$ 0.9
Restructuring | International [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance charges			$ 3.3	$ 5.1	$ 7.9

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- Definition

Represents charges incurred to close or restructure a facility in connection with an exit or disposal activity. Such costs include clean-up costs and lease obligations. Costs are recorded as the activities are incurred except for lease obligation charges, which are recorded upon termination of the lease obligation or at the cease use date.

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Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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