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Product Warranty - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Product Warranty (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Accrued product warranty costs | $ 642 | $ 1,287
Minimum |  |
Product Warranty (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Limited warranty period on product | 1 year |
Maximum |  |
Product Warranty (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Limited warranty period on product | 2 years |

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