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Other Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
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Payables and Accruals [Abstract] |  |
Unearned research and development grants | $ 5,935 | $ 1,160
Loss on inventory purchase commitments | 1,289 | 2,422
Other | 2,916 | 3,917
Other accrued liabilities | $ 10,140 | $ 7,499

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