Statements of Operations (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Statements of Operations [Abstract]      
Revenue   $ 100 $ 92
Cost of goods sold   22 15
Gross profit   78 77
Costs and expenses:      
Research and development 1,951 2,495 4,046
General and administrative 5,310 7,963 10,068
Gain on disposal of fixed assets   (1) (789)
Restructuring charge   50 (356)
Depreciation and amortization 277 294 367
Impairment of intangible asset 598    
Contract termination expense   542  
Expense from settlement of lawsuit   278 1,293
Total costs and expenses 8,136 11,621 14,629
Operating loss (8,136) (11,543) (14,552)
Other non-operating income (expense):      
Sale of patent   500 500
Sublease income     232
Investment and other income 137 252 131
Change in fair value of derivative instruments:      
Related party 21,957 (15,988) (1,853)
Others 6,739 (7,663) (620)
Interest expense:      
Related party (5,631) (3,201) (82)
Others (15) (394) (577)
Loss on extinguishment of debt   (17,014)  
Financing fees   (1,858)  
Total other non-operating income (expense) 23,187 (45,366) (2,269)
Net income (loss) $ 15,051 $ (56,909) $ (16,821)
Net income (loss) per share, basic $ 0.27 $ (1.23) $ (0.49)
Net income (loss) per share, diluted $ 0.25 $ (1.23) $ (0.49)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic 56,292,511 46,206,803 34,679,321
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted 59,281,325 46,206,803 34,679,321