Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - patent |
Mar. 10, 2015 |
Jan. 11, 2012 |
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| C.R. Bard, Inc. | ||
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
| Number of petitions filed for reexamination of patents | 3 | |
| Number of patents upheld over prior art references | 2 | |
| The Delaware Action | ||
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
| Number of patents allegedly infringed upon | 3 |