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Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value.

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Amount before accumulated amortization of intangible assets, excluding goodwill.

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Note 9 - Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Gross Value		$ 28,206
Accumulated Currency Translation Adjustment		(4,642)		$ (4,576)
Impairment		(281)
Accumulated Amortization		(14,980)		(14,439)
Intangible assets, net		8,303		9,191
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Gross Value		4,406
Accumulated Currency Translation Adjustment		(1,191)		(1,168)
Impairment
Accumulated Amortization
Intangible assets, net		3,215		3,238
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Gross Value		17,100
Accumulated Currency Translation Adjustment		(2,864)		(2,824)
Impairment		(281)
Accumulated Amortization		(9,189)		(8,672)
Intangible assets, net		4,766		5,604
Useful life (Year)	15 years
Distribution Rights [Member]
Gross Value		4,700
Accumulated Currency Translation Adjustment		(415)		(415)
Impairment
Accumulated Amortization		(4,285)		(4,285)
Intangible assets, net
Useful life (Year)	5 years
Patents [Member]
Gross Value		1,000
Accumulated Currency Translation Adjustment		(172)		(169)
Impairment
Accumulated Amortization		(506)		(482)
Intangible assets, net		322		349
Useful life (Year)	16 years
Elevess Trade Name [Member]
Gross Value		1,000
Accumulated Currency Translation Adjustment
Impairment
Accumulated Amortization		(1,000)		(1,000)
Intangible assets, net
Useful life (Year)	9 years