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Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
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Product Revenue Allowance and Revenue Categories [Line Items] |
Remaining reserves balances recorded as accrued liabilities | $ 1.0
Chargebacks and Discounts |
Product Revenue Allowance and Revenue Categories [Line Items] |
Reserves recorded as reduction of accounts receivable | $ 1.3

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