Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory write-offs	$ 466	$ 1,029
Pre-launch Inventory
Inventory [Line Items]
Raw materials inventory	$ 800		$ 800

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- Definition

Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of raw materials expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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-Topic 210
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- Definition

Nonrecurring impairment charges related to the write-off of production-related equipment and inventory. This tag is used when an Entity charges this cost to cost of goods sold.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Topic 220
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