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Inventory (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Inventories [Abstract] |
Schedule of Inventory |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 | 2017 |  | 2016 |
Finished goods | 322 |  | 333 |
Work in progress | 76 |  | 85 |
Provision | (18 | ) | (15 | )
Total inventory | 380 |  | 403 |

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