Commitments and Contingencies | Note 8 — Commitments and Contingencies Chief Executive Officer Employment Agreement Effective November 1, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with its CEO (the “CEO Employment Agreement”) for a five-year term with a base salary of $240,000 per year, and a guaranteed bonus equal to 50% of his base salary, beginning on January 1 of each year effective January 1, 2016. The CEO will also be eligible to earn annual performance bonuses upon meeting certain objectives as determined by the Board of Directors; provided, however, the base salary and guaranteed bonus was to be paid only upon, and subject to, the consummation of the IPO. On April 28, 2016, the CEO was granted a stock option to purchase 278,726 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price equal to $5.00 per share. The CEO Employment Agreement contains provisions for the protection of the Company’s intellectual property and contains non-compete restrictions in the event of his termination other than without “cause” or by the Board of Directors with “good reason.” Effective November 1, 2015, the Company amended the CEO Employment Agreement, increasing the base salary from $240,000 to $295,000 per year commencing on November 1, 2015; provided, however, the base salary from November 1, 2014 to October 31, 2015 of $240,000 (“Contingent Salary”) was to be paid only upon, and subject to, the consummation of the IPO. As of December 31, 2015, the Company determined the likelihood of the IPO was probable and, therefore, a liability was recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets for the Contingent Salary and guaranteed 50% bonus. In May 2016, as a result of the closing of the Company’s IPO on April 28, 2016, the accrued salary and bonus compensation payable at December 31, 2015 totaling $364,583 was paid to the Company’s CEO. Chief Financial Officer Employment Agreement Effective as of October 8, 2015, the Company entered into a two-year employment agreement with its Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO Employment Agreement”) with a base salary of $275,000 per year. The Chief Financial Officer will be eligible to earn annual performance bonuses upon meeting certain objectives as determined by the Board of Directors. Upon the consummation of the IPO, the Chief Financial Officer was also granted a stock option to purchase 125,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price equal to $5.00 per share. The Company also agreed to reimburse up to $2,200 per month to cover temporary housing and travel expenses for up to 12 months and to reimburse additional relocation expenses in the future. The CFO Employment Agreement contains provisions for the protection of the Company’s intellectual property and contains non-compete restrictions in the event of his termination other than without “cause” or by the Chief Executive Officer with “good reason”. Chief Medical Officer Employment Agreement Effective July 1, 2016, the Company entered into a five-year employment agreement with its Chief Medical Officer (the “CMO Employment Agreement”) with a base salary of $285,000 per year, plus an initial bonus of $50,000 for services provided before the agreement’s effective date. The Chief Medical Officer will be eligible to earn annual performance bonuses upon meeting certain objectives as determined by the Board of Directors. On April 28, 2016, the Chief Medical Officer was granted a stock option to purchase 278,726 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price equal to $5.00 per share. The CMO Employment Agreement contains provisions for the protection of the Company’s intellectual property and contains non-compete restrictions in the event of his termination other than without “cause” or by the Chief Executive Officer with “good reason”. Patent License Agreement On November 2, 2016, the Company executed a Patent License Agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Tufts University and its co-owners, the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Massachusetts General Hospital (“the Licensors”). Pursuant to the License, the Licensors granted the Company the exclusive right and license to certain patents in connection with the development and commercialization of antibiotic-eluting resorbable ear tubes based on a proprietary aqueous silk technology conceived and developed by the Licensors. Upon execution of the License Agreement, the Company paid the Licensors an upfront non-refundable license fee of $20,000 as well as a payment of $30,000 as reimbursement of patent costs previously incurred by the Licensors. The License Agreement also provides for payments from the Company to the Licensors upon the achievement of certain product development and regulatory clearance milestones as well as royalty payments on net sales upon the commercialization of products developed utilizing the licensed patents. Leases The Company leases space for its corporate office, which initially provided for two consecutive six month terms beginning on February 1, 2016, rent payments of $9,500 per month and the option to cancel the lease agreement at the end of the initial six-month term at the election of the Company. Subsequently, the lease agreement was amended to add approximately 200 sq. ft. of rentable office space at an additional rate of $4,400 per month; and, extended the lease term through May 31, 2017. Total rent expense under this office space lease arrangement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $41,406 and $92,656, respectively. At September 30, 2016, the Company’s aggregate future commitment under the amended lease was $111,200. Beginning on May 1, 2015, the Company rents access to a research and development facility for monthly rent of $1,000 on a month-to-month basis. Either the landlord or the Company may cancel this rental arrangement at any time. Total rental expense under this facility lease arrangement amounted to $3,000 and $9,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and $3,000 and $5,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. Legal Proceedings In the normal course of business, from time-to-time, the Company may be subject to claims in legal proceedings. However, the Company does not believe it is currently a party to any pending legal actions. Notwithstanding, legal proceedings are subject-to inherent uncertainties, and an unfavorable outcome could include monetary damages, and in such event, could result in a material adverse impact on the Company's business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. |