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Note 13 - Subsequent Event (Details Textual) - MidCap Financial Services, LLC [Member] - Subsequent Event [Member] $ in Millions | Feb. 06, 2019 USD ($)
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Senior Credit Facility [Member] |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 100
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Total | $ 30
Debt Instrument, Minimum LIBOR | 0.50%
Senior Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] |
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 8.00%
Secured Credit Facility, First Tranche [Member] |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 50
Secured Credit Facility, Second Tranche [Member] |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 30
Secured Credit Facility, Third Tranche [Member] |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 20

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