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Discontinued Operations - Summary of Operating Results Related to Discontinued Operations (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract] |
Product revenue | $ 703
Cost of revenue | 659
Gross profit | 44
Operating expenses: |
Research and development | 420
Sales and marketing | 314
General and administrative | 145
Total operating expenses | 879
Operating loss | (835)
Other income (expense) | 149
Loss from discontinued operations | $ (686)

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