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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Select Balance Sheet Information - Summary of Other Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
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Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |
Other assets, net | $ 897 | $ 628
ViaCyte, Inc. [Member] |  |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |
Other assets, net | 479 | 479
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] |  |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |
Other assets, net | $ 418 | $ 149

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