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License Agreements - Additional Information (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2017 USD ($) Agreement
License Agreements [Line Items] |
Types of agreements | Agreement | 2
LifeCell License and Agreement [Member] |
License Agreements [Line Items] |
Proceeds from royalties received | $ 5,700,000
Royalty revenue | 6,100,000
LifeCell License and Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member] |
License Agreements [Line Items] |
Royalties receivable | 1,000,000
Royalty revenue | 10,000,000
LifeCell License and Agreement [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] |
License Agreements [Line Items] |
Royalties receivable | $ 400,000

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