Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | 2. Financial Statement Presentation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Viveve, Inc. and Viveve BV. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not may Changes in Accounting Policies Except for the changes for the adoption of the new revenue recognition accounting standard, the Company has consistently applied the accounting policies to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements. Adoption of New Accounting Standard On January 1, 2018, 606 606 606” not January 1, 2018. January 1, 2018 606, not 605 605” Previously under ASC 605, 606, not $177,000, $195,000 $18,000 The details for the impact of the adoption of ASC 606 Balance as of December 31, 2017 Adjustment Due to Adoption of ASC 606 Balance as of January 1, 2018 Consolidated Balance Sheet: Liabilities Accrued liabilities $ 4,605 $ 18 (1) $ 4,623 Other noncurrent liabilities $ 327 $ (195 ) (2) $ 132 Equity Accumulated deficit $ (105,581 ) $ 177 (3) $ (105,404 ) ( 1 Change relates to future costs associated with extended warranties required to be recorded on adoption of ASC 606. ( 2 Change relates to long-term deferred revenue related to the extended warranties not 606. ( 3 Change relates to cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of ASC 606. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three one may, Concentration of Credit Risk and Other Risks and Uncertainties To achieve profitable operations, the Company must successfully develop, manufacture, and market its products. There can be no The Company’s products likely require clearance or approvals from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other international regulatory agencies prior to commencing commercial sales. There can be no The Company is subject to risks common to companies in the medical device industry including, but not The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets a medical device for the non-invasive treatment of vaginal introital laxity, for improved sexual function, for vaginal rejuvenation, and for use in general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis, depending on the relevant country-specific clearance or approval, that it refers to as the Viveve System. The Viveve System consists of three four five third In North America., the Company sells its products primarily through a direct sales force to health care practitioners. Outside North America, the Company sells through an extensive network of distribution partners. During the three March 31, 2018, two 54% three March 31, 2017, two 33% There were no 10% three March 31, 2018 2017. As of March 31, 2018, three 76% December 31, 2017, two 57% Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and are not six may six not $263,000 March 31, 2018 $221,000 December 31, 2017. Revenue Recognition Revenue consists primarily of the sale of the Viveve System, single-use treatment tips and ancillary consumables. The Company applies the following five 1 2 3 4 5 Sales of our products are subject to regulatory requirements that vary from country to country. The Company has regulatory clearance, or can sell its products without a clearance, in many countries throughout the world, including countries within the following regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The Company does not Customer Advance Payments From time to time, customers will pay for a portion of the products ordered in advance. Upon receipt of such payments, the Company records the customer advance payment as a component of accrued liabilities. The Company will remove the customer advance payment from accrued liabilities when revenue is recognized upon shipment of the products. Contract Assets and Liabilities The Company continually evaluates whether the revenue generating activities and advanced payment arrangements with customers result in the recognition of contract assets or liabilities. No March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017. Significant Financing Component The Company applies the practical expedient to not not one three March 31, 2018, not Contract Costs The Company has elected the practical expedient to recognize the incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that the Company otherwise would have recognized is one three March 31, 2018, one Shipping and Handling Shipping costs billed to customers are recorded as revenue. Shipping and handling expense related to costs incurred to deliver product are recognized within cost of goods sold. The Company accounts for shipping and handling activities that occur after control has transferred as a fulfillment cost as opposed to a separate performance obligation, and the costs of shipping and handling are recognized concurrently with the related revenue. In accordance with the new revenue standard requirements, the disclosure of the impact of adoption on our consolidated statement of operations for the three March 31, 2018 March 31, 2018 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Effect of Change Higher/(Lower) Consolidated Statement of Operations: Revenue $ 3,699 $ 3,489 $ 210 (1) Cost of revenue $ 2,352 $ 2,343 $ 9 (2) Gross profit $ 1,347 $ 1,146 $ 201 (3) Loss from operations $ (11,340 ) $ (11,541 ) $ 201 (3) Comprehensive and net loss $ (12,669 ) $ (12,870 ) $ 201 (3) Net loss per share: Basic and diluted $ (0.49 ) $ (0.50 ) $ 0.01 (3) ( 1 Change relates to revenue from extended assurance warranties for which no 606. ( 2 Change relates to the future costs associated with extended assurance warranties required to be recorded on the adoption of ASC 606. ( 3 Change relates to the net gain adjustment on the adoption of ASC 606. As of March 31, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Effect of Change Higher/(Lower) Consolidated Balance Sheet: Liabilities Accrued liabilities $ 4,257 $ 4,255 $ (2 ) (1) Other noncurrent liabilities $ 218 $ 598 $ 380 (2) Equity Accumulated deficit $ (118,073 ) $ (118,451 ) $ (378 ) (3) ( 1 Change relates to future costs associated with extended warranties required to be recorded on the adoption of ASC 606, not 606. ( 2 Change relates to noncurrent portion of deferred revenue in connection with the extended warranties not 606. ( 3 Change relates to $177,000 606 $201,000 three March 31, 2018. Revenue by Geographic Area: Management has determined that the sales by geography is a key indicator for understanding the Company’s financials because of the different sales and business models that are required in the various regions of the world (including regulatory, selling channels, pricing, customers and marketing efforts). The following table presents the revenue from unaffiliated customers disaggregated by geographic area (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 North America $ 2,606 $ 1,895 Asia Pacific 891 743 Europe and Middle East 202 113 Latin America - 290 Total $ 3,699 $ 3,041 The Company determines geographic location of its revenue based upon the destination of the shipments of its products. Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates The Company uses the equity method to account for its investments in entities that it does not 1 2 3 three not The Company assesses the potential impairment of the equity method investments when indicators such as a history of operating losses, a negative earnings and cash flow outlook, and the financial condition and prospects for the investee’s business segment might indicate a loss in value. The carrying value of the investments are reviewed annually for changes in circumstances or the occurrence of events that suggest the investment may not three March 31, 2018, no Product Warranty The Company’s products are generally subject to warranties between one three not Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Share-based compensation cost is measured at grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense over the employee’s service period. The Company recognizes compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. We determined that the Black-Scholes option pricing model is the most appropriate method for determining the estimated fair value for stock options and purchase rights under the employee stock purchase plan. The Black-Scholes option pricing model requires the use of highly subjective and complex assumptions which determine the fair value of share-based awards, including the option’s expected term and the price volatility of the underlying stock. Equity instruments issued to nonemployees are recorded at their fair value on the measurement date and are subject to periodic adjustment as the underlying equity instruments vest. Comprehensive Loss Comprehensive loss represents the changes in equity of an enterprise, other than those resulting from stockholder transactions. Accordingly, comprehensive loss may three March 31, 2018 2017, Net Loss per Share The Company’s basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. The diluted net loss per share is computed by giving effect to all potentially dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during the period. For purposes of this calculation, stock options and warrants to purchase common stock and restricted common stock awards are considered common stock equivalents. For periods in which the Company has reported net losses, diluted net loss per share is the same as basic net loss per share, since dilutive common shares are not The following securities were excluded from the calculation of net loss per share because the inclusion would be anti-dilutive. Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Stock options to purchase common stock 3,690,902 2,134,214 Warrants to purchase common stock 642,622 425,274 Restricted common stock awards 22,500 12,500 Reclassification of Prior Year Presentation Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no three March 31, 2018. $37,000 three March 31, 2017. Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Standards In February 2016, 2016 02, 842 December 15, 2018, In August 2016, No. 2016 15, 230 zero December 15, 2017, January 1, 2018 not In August 2016, No. 2016 18, 230 December 15, 2017, January 1, 2018 not In May 2017, No. 2017 09, 718 may 718. December 15, 2017, January 1, 2018 not We have reviewed other recent accounting pronouncements and concluded they are either not no |