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Contingencies - Summary of Cumulative Trauma Product Liability Claims Activity (Details) - LegalMatter | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Loss Contingency, Quantities [Roll Forward] |  |
Open lawsuits, beginning of period | 1,988 | 2,326
New lawsuits | 96 | 340
Settled and dismissed lawsuits | (100) | (678)
Open lawsuits, end of period | 1,984 | 1,988

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