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Infusion Pump and Business Optimization Charges - Additional Information (Detail) - SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Infusion Pump Charges |
Decrease of infusion pump reserves | $ 12
Utilization of reserves | 14
Infusion pump reserve balance | $ 14

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