INTANGIBLE ASSETS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

NOTE 5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):

	2011			2010
Brand name and trademark (life indefinite)	$	1,510		$	1,510
Purchased technology (9-17 year lives)	$	1,441		$	2,251
Less: accumulated amortization		(689	)		(653	)
Purchased technology, net	$	752		$	1,598
License rights (5 year life)	$	316		$	316
Less: accumulated amortization		(290	)		(226	)
License rights, net	$	26		$	90

With respect to our trademark and brand name, we continue to market products, release new products and product extensions and maintain and promote these trademarks and brand name in the marketplace through legal registration and such methods as advertising, medical education and trade shows.  It is our belief that these trademarks and brand names will generate cash flow for an indefinite period of time.  Therefore, we believe our trademarks and brand name intangible assets are recoverable.

During 2011, certain intangible assets were transferred in conjunction with our settlement agreement with Mr. Livneh (See Note 12).