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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Cost of Sales (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Periot to reflect a lower average per unit cost of materials | 12 months
In-Process Research and Development |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Estimated useful life | 14 years

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