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Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Ending balance | $ 1,841 | $ 2,601
Warrants |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | 2,601 | 3,633
Warrant issuance with Senior Secured Term Loan |  | 315
Mark to market adjustment | (760) | (1,347)
Extinguishment of derivative liability |  | 0
Ending balance | 1,841 | 2,601
Derivative Liability |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance |  | 529
Warrant issuance with Senior Secured Term Loan |  | 0
Mark to market adjustment |  | (525)
Extinguishment of derivative liability |  | (4)
Ending balance |  | $ 0

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