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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2013
Becton Dickinson And Company Case [Member]
Sep. 19, 2013
Becton Dickinson And Company Case [Member]
Jul. 31, 2011
Becton Dickinson And Company Case [Member]
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May 31, 2010
Becton Dickinson And Company Case [Member]
Sep. 30, 2007
B D And M D C Investment Holdings Inc Case [Member]
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
Recovery amount       $ 5,000,000  
Period from specified date for permanent injunction to stay       12 months  
Number of judges on panel     3    
Number of dissents being issued     2    
Judgment amount received pursuant to stipulation 7,724,826        
Value of damages awarded   $ 113,508,014      
Number of U.S. patents infringed upon         2