Acquisition of Validity - Pro Forma Adjustments Used to Arrive at Pro Forma Net Income (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Buyer transaction costs		$ 2,000
Seller transaction costs		517
Inventory adjustment		575
Share-based compensation	87	280	262
Intangible amortization	(2,060)	(2,685)	(6,931)
Deferred compensation	(19)	66	(56)
Total	$ (1,992)	$ 753	$ (6,725)

Business combination pro forma information adjustment.

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Business combination pro forma information amortization of intangible assets adjustment.

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Business combination pro forma information buyer share based compensation adjustment.

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Business combination pro forma information cost of acquired buyer transaction costs.

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Business combination pro forma information deferred compensation adjustment.

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Business combination pro forma information inventory adjustment.

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Business combination pro forma information seller transaction cost.

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