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Commitments and Contingencies (Legal Matters, Narrative) (Details) (Product, Acetadote, Patent Infringement) | 1 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2012 company lawsuit
Product, Acetadote | Patent Infringement |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of lawsuits filed as plaintiff | 5
Number of companies for which litigation settlement exists | 2

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