Research Grants And Agreements	12 Months Ended
Research Grants And Agreements	Dec. 31, 2016
Research Grants And Agreements [Abstract]
Research Grants And Agreements	8. Research Grants and Agreements Research Grants The Company’s subsidiary, BEM, was acquired by Pulse in November 2014. BEM had received grants from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health (the “NIH”), including grants from the NIH Small Business Innovation Research (“SBIR”) Program, to conduct research and develop devices that will provide health benefits utilizing bioelectric technology. At the time of the acquisition, BEM had an active research grant under the SBIR Program for a project entitled “EndoPulse System for Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Therapy of Pancreatic Carcinoma.” This research project was completed during the year ended December 31, 2015. During the period from May 19, 2014 (inception) through December 31, 2014 and for the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company received research grant funding of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The Company has not subsequently pursued additional grants. Sponsored Research Agreement The Company sponsors research activities performed by ODURF’s Frank Reidy Center. ODURF is compensated by the Company for its conduct of each study in accordance with the budget and payment terms set forth in the applicable task order. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company agreed to sponsor $1.0 million and $1.2 million, respectively, during the subsequent 12-month period. The principal investigator may transfer funds with the budget as needed without the Company’s approval so long as the obligations of ODURF under the task order and statement of work remain unchanged and unimpaired. During the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company incurred $0.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively, of costs pursuant to various task orders.

The entire disclosure for research, development, and computer software activities, including contracts and arrangements to be performed for others and with federal government. Includes costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility and in-process research and development acquired in a business combination consummated during the period.