Subsequent Event - Additional Information (Detail) (Vidacare Corporation, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 29, 2013
Vidacare Corporation
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business acquisition	$ 262.5

Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Agreement Base Price

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