Long-term debt - Schedule Of Maturities Of Long Term Debt (Detail) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2021	$ 3,333
2022	833
Long-term Debt	4,166
2021	167
2022	9
Interest Payable On Long Term Debt	176
2021	3,500
2022	842
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayment Principal And Interest Total	4,342
Less: Interest	176
Long-term Debt	4,166
Less unamortized debt discount	(85)
Add: accretion of final payment fee	655
Long Term Debt Including Interest And Fee Payable	4,736
Accrued Expenses [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Payable On Long Term Debt	(176)
Less: Interest	$ (176)

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