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Legal Proceedings (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Product liability insurance, amount per incident | $ 25.0
Product liability insurance, aggregate annual amount | 25.0
Lexion Alleged Lost Profits [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | 14.8
Lexion Costs Related to Alleged Corrective Advertising [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | $ 18.7

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