Use of Estimates and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of months customers are allowed to return products	6 months
Cash and equivalents maturities period	3 months

Number Of Months After Product Expiration During Which Customer Can Return Product

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Period Type:	duration