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Contract expiration date.

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The total gross amount less the charge for the use of the long-lived depreciable assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization.

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The total charge for the use of long-lived depreciable assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization.

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Term of the lessee's leasing arrangement renewal, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) Contract	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Capital lease assets	$ 64.7		$ 64.7		$ 64.9
Assets fully depreciated			23.1		19.1
Capital leased assets, net book value	17.8		17.8		22.1
Accumulated depreciation	46.9		46.9		$ 42.8
Actual purchases made under contract	$ 6.5	$ 16.6	$ 32.9	$ 41.5
Contract One [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Extended term of contract			Dec. 31, 2016
Contract Two [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of product supply contracts \| Contract			2
Extended term of contract			Aug. 31, 2017
Minimum [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated life of capital lease			4 years
Noncancellable operating leases, renewal period			1 year
Maximum [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated life of capital lease			6 years
Noncancellable operating leases, renewal period			5 years