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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 14, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Payments to acquire intangible assets |  | $ 2,577 | $ 2,217 | $ 1,956
Subsequent Event | Becton, Dickinson and Company |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Payments to acquire intangible assets | $ 100,100 |  |  |

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