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Fair Value of Warrants Outstanding (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] |  |  |
Warrant liability | $ 3,978 | $ 10,485 | [1]
2010 Warrants |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] |  |  |
Warrant liability | $ 3,978 | $ 10,485 |
[1] | The financial information in this column was derived from audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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