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Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 51 Months Ended | 95 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 27, 2008 | Dec. 02, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Final Award in favor of company |  | amount of $11.3 million, as well as an additional $2,512 each day in interest from October 1, 2007 until the date the award is paid | $30,000 to cover the costs of the application |
Final Award amount issued |  | $ 11,300,000 |  |
Final Award additional interest |  | $ 2,512 |  |
Final Award settlement cost |  |  | $ 30,000 |
Award inclusive of interest | $ 25,500,000 |  |  |
Product warranty accrual | 100,000 |  |  | $ 0
Indemnification of its directors/officers | 0 |  |  | $ 0
Other Indemnification | $ 0 |  |  |

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