The amount of conversion of outstanding preferred stock warrants to common stock warrants.

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Amount of expense (income) related to adjustment to fair value of warrant liability.

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Value of outstanding derivative securities that permit the holder the right to purchase securities (usually equity) from the issuer at a specified price.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Warrant liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 1,640	$ 1,697
Change in fair value of warrants	5	(244)	$ (54)
Conversion into common stock warrants	$ (1,645)
Ending balance		1,640	1,697
MidCap Credit Facility
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Change in fair value of warrants		$ 187
Convertible promissory notes
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Change in fair value of warrants			1,408
Notes payable
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Change in fair value of warrants			$ 343