Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Future Royalty Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2020	$ 1,402
2021	1,402
2022	1,682
2023	1,682
2024 and thereafter	5,607
Total future minimum royalty payments	11,775
Less: amount representing interest	(4,895)
Present value of future minimum royalty payments	$ 6,880

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