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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012 Lawsuits
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Rent expense	$ 1.0	$ 0.7	$ 3.3	$ 1.4
Number of lawsuits					2

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Number Of Lawsuits

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Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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