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Commitment and Contingencies (Details Narrative) (10-K)

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Commitment and Contingencies (Details Narrative) (10-K) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 13, 2015
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Operating leases, rent expense           $ 661 $ 734
Operating leases, income statement, sublease revenue           $ 133 84
Operating leases, terms of contract           10 years  
Operating leases, agreements description           These agreements generally continue until the later of (a) ten years from the date of the agreements, and (b) the expiration of the patent rights relating to the devices covered by the agreements, when rights have been assigned by the individuals to the Company.  
Royalties expense           $ 607 775
Research and development expenses   $ 1,433 $ 1,582 $ 3,790 $ 4,743 6,345 6,387
Joint Agreement [Member]              
Operating leases, terms of contract 5 years            
Research and development expenses           $ 270 $ 270
Minimum [Member]              
Operating leases, terms of contract           1 year