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Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) $ in Millions |  | 6 Months Ended |
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Mar. 04, 2016 petition | Mar. 28, 2020 USD ($) | Jul. 27, 2018 USD ($)
Minerva |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Assessed damages |  |  | $ 4.8
Petitions filed | petition | 2 |  |
Cynosure |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Payment of settlement compensation |  | $ 8.5 |

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