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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Presentation – The Company prepares financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Consolidation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Principles of Consolidation – The Company evaluates its voting and variable interests in entities on a qualitative and quantitative basis. The Company consolidates entities in which it concludes it has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact an entity’s economic success and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be significant to the entity.
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Combinations – The Company records acquisitions in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations, with identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed recorded at their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net tangible and net intangible assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. The application of ASC 805, Business Combinations requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions in the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in order to properly allocate purchase price consideration between goodwill and assets that are depreciated and amortized. Our estimates are based on historical experience, information obtained from the management of the acquired companies and, when appropriate, include assistance from independent third-party appraisal firms. These estimates are inherently uncertain and unpredictable. In addition, unanticipated events or circumstances may occur which may affect the accuracy or validity of such estimates. See Note 2 for additional detail on the Emerald Medical Services Pte., ("EMS") business combination.
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block] Non-Controlling Interests – Since May 2020, the Company owns 54 percent of Emerald Extrusion Services LLC. (“EES”), which was acquired as part of the EMS acquisition. The Company has consolidated the results of EES for 2020 based on the Company’s ability to control the operations of the entity. The remaining ownership is accounted for as a non-controlling interest and reported as part of equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Segment Disclosures – Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”) in making decisions regarding resource allocation and assessing performance. The CODM uses net income as our primary measure of performance. We view our operations and manage our business as one operating segment.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates – The Company makes estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, the recording of reported amounts of revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Considerable management judgment is necessary in estimating future cash flows and other factors affecting the valuation of goodwill and intangible assets, including the operating and macroeconomic factors that may affect them. The Company uses historical financial information, internal plans and projections and industry information in making such estimates.
Revenue [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition – Revenue is measured based on consideration specified in the contract with a customer, adjusted for any applicable estimates of variable consideration and other factors affecting the transaction price, including noncash consideration, consideration paid or payable to customers and significant financing components. Revenue from all customers is recognized when a performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of a distinct good or service to a customer.

 

Individual promised goods and services in a contract are considered a performance obligation and accounted for separately if the customer can benefit from the good or service on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer and the good or service is separately identifiable from other promises in the arrangement. When an arrangement includes multiple performance obligations, the consideration is allocated between the performance obligations in proportion to their stand-alone selling price. Costs related to products delivered are recognized in the period incurred, unless criteria for capitalization of costs are met. Cost of goods sold consist primarily of direct labor, manufacturing overhead, materials and components.

 

The Company excludes from revenue taxes collected from a customer that are assessed by a governmental authority and imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction.

 

The Company includes shipping and handling fees in revenue. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as a fulfillment cost and are included in cost of goods sold.

 

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

When more than one party is involved in providing goods or services to a customer, the Company determines whether it is a principal or an agent in these transactions by evaluating the nature of its promise to the customer. The Company is a principal and therefore records revenue on a gross basis if it controls a promised good or service before transferring that good or service to the customer. The Company is an agent and records as revenue the net amount it retains for its agency services if its role is to arrange for another entity to provide the goods or services.

 

Performance obligations - A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation in proportion to the standalone selling price for each and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s various performance obligations and the timing or method of revenue recognition in each of the Company’s markets are discussed below.

 

Medical market - Customer orders from the medical market consist of a specified number of assembled and customized parts that the customer further integrates into their production process to produce market ready products. Each unit of product delivered under a customer order represents a distinct and separate performance obligation as the customer can benefit from each unit on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer and each unit of product is separately identifiable from other products in the arrangement. Customer orders do not include additional follow-on goods or services.

 

With the exception of prompt payment discounts, the transaction price for medical market products is the invoiced amount. Variable consideration in the form of refunds, credits, rebates, price concessions, pricing incentives or other items impacting transaction price are not present.

 

All of the Company’s products manufactured for the medical market are designed to each customer’s specifications, do not have an alternative use and cannot be sold or redirected by the Company to others. The Company considers contractual arrangements, laws and legal precedent in determining enforceable right. The Company has an enforceable right to payment for any finished or in-process units, including a reasonable margin, if the customer terminates the contract for reasons other than the Company’s failure to perform as promised within our medical diabetes market and a select customer within our other medical market. For contractual arrangements in which an enforceable right exists, control of these units is deemed to transfer to the customer over time during the manufacturing process, using the same measure of progress toward satisfying the promise to deliver the units to the customer. Consequently, the transaction price is recognized as revenue over time for contractual arrangements with an enforceable right, based on actual costs incurred in the manufacturing process to date relative to total expected costs to produce all ordered units. The transaction price for contractual arrangements without an enforceable right to payment for any finished or in-process units including a reasonable margin is recognized as revenue at a point in time.  

 

Medical market products are invoiced when shipped and paid within normal commercial terms. The Company records a contract asset for revenue recognized over time in the production process for customized products that have not been shipped or invoiced to the customer.

 

Hearing health market - Customer orders from the hearing health market consist of hearing aid devices and related accessories. Each unit of product delivered under a customer order represents a distinct and separate performance obligation as the customer can benefit from each unit on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer and each unit of product is separately identifiable from other products in the arrangement.

 

With the exception of prompt payment discounts, the transaction price for the hearing health markets products is the invoiced amount. Variable consideration in the form of refunds, credits, rebates, price concessions, pricing incentives or other items impacting transaction price are not present.

 

Nearly all of the Company’s products manufactured for the hearing health market can be reworked without significant cost and sold to another customer in the event of the customer’s termination of an order before delivery, and therefore have an alternative use to the Company. Generally, revenue is recognized upon the transfer of control of the products which is based on shipment terms; however, in certain cases the amount of shipment is adjusted for expected future returns and related consideration received.

 

Professional audio market - The Company sells body-worn audio devices with application in the aviation, fire, law enforcement, safety and military markets as well as for performers and production staff in the music and stage performance markets. Each unit on a customer’s purchase order represents a distinct and separate performance obligation as the customer can benefit from each unit on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer and each unit is separately identifiable from the others because one does not significantly affect, modify or customize another.

 

Variable consideration in the form of refunds, credits, rebates, price concessions, pricing incentives or other items impacting the transaction price are not present. Invoiced amounts are deemed to approximate standalone selling price.

The products manufactured for the professional audio market can be reworked without significant cost and sold to another customer in the event of the customer’s termination of an order before delivery and therefore have an alternative use to the Company. Transfer of control of the goods, and revenue recognition, occurs at the point in time of shipment or delivery of the products to the customer depending on the applicable shipping terms. Professional audio market products are billed when shipped and paid within normal commercial terms.

 

Hearing health direct-to-end-consumer (DTEC) market - The hearing health DTEC business distributes hearing aids and related accessories to the end consumer and is the Company’s only business market that generates revenue from sales to the end consumer. The Company also sells a limited number of service plans for the hearing aids. Each product or service is a distinct performance obligation as each is independently useful either on its own or together with other products procured from the Company or other vendors and each product or service is separately identifiable from the others because one does not significantly affect, modify or customize another. Invoiced amounts approximate standalone selling price.

 

The hearing health DTEC business offers a 60-day trial period to the end consumer for hearing aids, during which customers can return the hearing aids for a full refund or exchange for a different hearing aid. The Company recognizes revenue only after completion of the 60-day trial period, when the customer’s commitment to the arrangement is deemed to exist and an enforceable right to payment is established.

 

The transaction price for hearing aid accessories and service plans is the invoiced amount. Variable consideration in the form of refunds, credits, rebates, price concessions, pricing incentives or other items impacting transaction price are not present. Hearing aid accessories are billed and revenue is recognized upon shipment to the customer. Invoices are paid within normal commercial terms. Annual service plans are billed along with the hearing aid at the end of the 60-day trial period or upon renewal of the service plan and paid within normal commercial terms. As the customer consumes the benefits of the service plan relatively evenly over the plan term, revenue for service plans is recognized on a straight-line basis commencing at the end of the trial period.
Commissions, Policy [Policy Text Block] Sales Commissions - The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient provided by ASC 340-40-25-4 and recognize the incremental costs of obtaining contracts as an expense when incurred, as the amortization period of the assets that would have otherwise been recognized is one year or less. These costs are included in sales and marketing expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fair Value Measurements – The Company follows the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures with respect to assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis. Fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. The authoritative guidance also establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability, based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability developed based upon the best information available in the circumstances. The categorization of financial assets and financial liabilities within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels defined as follows:

 

 

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Level 1 – Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

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Level 2 – Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs (other than quoted prices) that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly.

 

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Level 3 – Inputs are unobservable for the asset or liability.

 

The Company reviews the fair value hierarchy classification on a quarterly basis. Changes in the ability to observe valuation inputs may result in a reclassification of levels for certain securities within the fair value hierarchy. The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers into and out of levels within the fair value hierarchy at the end of the fiscal quarter in which the actual event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer occurs. There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. When a determination is made to classify an asset or liability within Level 3, the determination is based upon the significance of the unobservable inputs to the overall fair value measurement.

 

The carrying value of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, accounts receivable, contract assets, notes payable, and trade accounts payables approximate fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments. The fair values of the Company’s long-term debt obligations, pension and post-retirement obligations approximate their carrying values based upon current market rates of interest.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Concentration of Cash – The Company deposits its cash in what management believes are high credit quality financial institutions. The balance, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Restricted Cash – Restricted cash consists of deposits required to secure a credit facility at our Singapore location and deposits required to fund retirement related benefits for certain employees.

 
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investment Securities – The Company invests in commercial paper, corporate notes and bonds with original maturities of less than two years. The Company classifies these investments as held to maturity based on our intent and ability to hold these investments until maturity. Investments are classified current if expected to mature within the next twelve months. These investments are recorded at amortized cost, which approximates fair value, using level 2 inputs. Investment income included in interest (expense) income, net on the Consolidated Statement of Operations was $72 and $423 during 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block] Accounts Receivable – Amounts recorded in receivables, net, on the Consolidated Balance Sheet include amounts billed and currently due from customers. The amounts due are stated at their net estimated realizable value. A provision for doubtful accounts is maintained to provide for the estimated amount of receivables that will not be collected. The Company reviews customers’ credit history before extending unsecured credit and establishes an allowance for uncollectible accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information. Invoices are generally due 30 days after presentation. Accounts receivable over 30 days are considered past due. The Company does not accrue interest on past due accounts receivable. Receivables are written off once all collection attempts have failed and are based on individual credit evaluation and specific circumstances of the customer. The provision for doubtful accounts balance was $69 and $210 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The Company reduces the carrying value of inventories for items that are determined to be excess, obsolete or slow-moving based on changes in customer demand, technology developments, or other economic factors. The cost of the inventories is determined by the first-in, first-out method.
Contract with Customer, Contract Assets [Policy Text Block] Contract Assets - Contract assets primarily include unbilled amounts recognized as revenue for customized products manufactured for the medical market. The customized goods have no alternative use to the Company and the Company has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. The Company begins revenue recognition when these goods enter the manufacturing process and continues based on a measure of progress toward completion using a cost-to-cost input method that considers labor and overhead costs incurred and materials used to date in the manufacturing process relative to total expected production costs. Given the relatively short duration of the production process, contract assets are classified as current. Contract assets are reclassified to accounts receivable upon shipment of and invoicing for the products, at which point the right to consideration becomes unconditional.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property, Plant, and Equipment – Property, plant, and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis using estimated useful lives of 3 to 12 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset. Improvements are capitalized and expenditures for maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged to expense when incurred. At the time assets are retired or sold, the costs and accumulated depreciation are eliminated and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Depreciation expense was $3,167 and $3,017 for the years ended  December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill - Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually as of October 31, or more frequently if changes in circumstances or the occurrence of events suggest impairment exists. The Company may apply a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. If the Company does not pass the qualitative assessment, or choses to skip the assessment, it performs a test comparing fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value. The Company would need to recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value.

 

The Company concluded that no impairment of goodwill occurred during the year ended December 31, 2021 or 2020. 
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Intangible Assets - The Company has definite-lived technology and customer relationship intangible assets that are evaluated for impairment periodically or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the intangible assets may not be recoverable. The Company evaluated the recoverability of its technology intangible assets due to delays in clinical trials to obtain the approval for new hearing products as well as the delay in the promulgation of the OTC regulations. The Company’s evaluation of the recoverability of technology intangible assets involves the comparison of undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the products using these technologies over the remaining useful life of the technology assets to their respective carrying amounts. The Company’s recoverability analysis requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions related to future cash flows and the remaining useful life of the assets.

 

The Company concluded that no impairment of intangible assets occurred during the year ended December 31, 2021 or 2020.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Long-lived Assets – Long-lived assets are recorded at cost. The Company assesses the carrying amount for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. This assessment includes certain assumptions related to future needs for the asset to help generate future cash flow. Changes in those assessments, future economic conditions or technological changes could have a material adverse impact on the carrying value of these assets. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020 the Company has determined that no impairment of long-lived assets exists.
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]

Leases – At inception of a contract a determination is made whether an arrangement meets the definition of a lease. A contract contains a lease if there is an identified asset and the Company has the right to control the asset. Operating leases are recorded as right-of-use (“ROU”) assets with corresponding current and noncurrent operating lease liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Financing leases are included within property, plant, and equipment with corresponding current and noncurrent financing lease liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the duration of the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Recognition on the commencement date is based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term using an incremental borrowing rate. Leases with a term of 12 months or less at the commencement date are not recognized on the balance sheet and are expensed as incurred.

 

The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for as a single lease component for all asset classes. Leases are accounted for at a portfolio level when similar in nature with identical or nearly identical provisions and similar effective dates and lease terms.
Interest in Unincorporated Joint Ventures or Partnerships, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investment in Partnership – Certain of the Company’s investments in equity securities are long-term, strategic investments in companies. Depending on whether the Company has significant influence over the entity, the Company accounts for these investments under the cost or equity method of accounting. Under the cost method, the Company records the investment at the amount the Company paid and recognizes income as dividends are paid. Under the equity method, the Company records the investment at the amount the Company paid and adjusts for the Company’s share of the investee’s income or loss and dividends paid. The investments are reviewed quarterly for changes in circumstances or the occurrence of events that suggest the Company’s investment may not be recoverable.
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block] Contingent Consideration - Contingent consideration liabilities relate to estimated future payments in connection with the purchase of EMS. Contingent consideration liabilities depend on certain future events and are measured at fair value based on various level 3 inputs and assumptions including forecasts, probabilities of payment and discount rates. Amounts are classified current if expected to be paid within the next twelve months and recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets within other accrued liabilities. Noncurrent liabilities are classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheets within other long-term liabilities. The liabilities for contingent consideration are subject to fair value adjustments each reporting period that will be recognized through the Statement of Operations.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes – Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, operating losses and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Valuation allowances are established to the extent the future benefit from the deferred tax assets realization is more likely than not unable to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had no accrual for the payment of tax related interest and there was no tax interest or penalties recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company’s federal and state tax returns are potentially open to examinations for fiscal years 2003-2005, 2009-2013, 2016 and 2018.
Postemployment Benefit Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Employee Benefit Obligations – The Company provides pension and health care insurance for certain domestic retirees and employees of its operations discontinued in 2005. These obligations have been included in continuing operations as the Company retained these obligations. The Company also provides retirement related benefits for certain foreign employees. The Company measures the costs of its obligation based on actuarial determinations. The net periodic costs are recognized as employees render the services necessary to earn the post-retirement benefit and the obligation is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as accrued pension liabilities.

 

Assumptions about the discount rate and the expected rate of return on plan assets are determined by the Company. The Company believes the assumptions are within accepted guidelines and ranges. However, these actuarial assumptions could vary materially from actual results due to economic events and different rates of retirement, mortality and withdrawal.
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block] Stock Based Compensation and Equity Plans – Under the Company stock-based compensation plans, executives, employees and outside directors receive awards of options to purchase common stock and restricted stock units. Under all awards, the terms are fixed at the grant date. For stock options, the exercise price equals the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of the grant. Options under the plans generally vest over three years and have a maximum term of 10 years. The Company expenses grant-date fair values of stock options, based on the Black-Scholes model, ratably over the vesting period of the related share-based award. Restricted stock units are valued based on the closing stock price on the date of the grant and are expensed evenly over the vesting period. The restricted stock units vest in equal, annual installments over a three-year period beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant at which time common stock is issued with respect to vested units. The plans also permit the granting of stock awards, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and other equity-based awards.
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Product Warranty – The Company offers a warranty on various products and services. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred under its warranties and records a liability in the amount of such costs at the time the product is sold. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the number of units sold, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and cost per claim. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary. The amount of the reserve recorded is equal to the costs to repair or otherwise satisfy the claim. Historically, the Company has not incurred any significant amounts of warranty expense on its products.

 
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block] Patent Costs – Costs associated with the submission of a patent application are expensed as incurred given the uncertainty of the patents providing future economic benefit to the Company.
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block] Advertising Costs – Advertising costs amounted to $291 and $644 in 2021 and 2020, respectively, and are charged to expense when incurred.
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] Research and Development Costs – Research and development costs, net of customer funding, amounted to $5,315 and $5,248 in 2021 and 2020, respectively, and are charged to expense when incurred, net of customer funding. The Company accrues proceeds received under governmental grants when earned and estimable as a reduction to research and development expense.
Customer Funded Tooling Costs [Policy Text Block] Customer Funded Tooling Costs – The Company designs and develops molds and tools for reimbursement on behalf of several customers. The Company does not consider tooling transactions as ongoing central operations of the Company, and therefore, customer payments are not included in revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Costs associated with the design and development of the molds and tools are charged to expense, net of the customer reimbursement amount. Net customer funded tooling resulted in expenses of $552, and $387 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and is included in cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income (Loss) Per Share – Basic income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted income (loss) per common share reflects the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings. The Company uses the treasury stock method for calculating the dilutive effect of stock awards.
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive Income (Loss) – Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income (loss), pension and post-retirement obligations and foreign currency translation adjustments and is presented in the consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Translation – The Company’s German subsidiary accounts for its transactions in its functional currency, the Euro. Foreign assets and liabilities are translated into United States dollars using the year-end exchange rates. Equity is translated at average historical exchange rates. Results of operations are translated using the average exchange rates throughout the year. Translation gains or losses are accumulated as a separate component of equity.
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block] Subsequent Event Policy – The Company has evaluated events occurring after the date of the consolidated financial statements for events requiring recording or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.
Reclassification, Comparability Adjustment [Policy Text Block] Reclassification - Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. The adjustments include (1) the additional revenue market of Interventional Catheters which was reclassified from Other Medical in Footnote 4 Revenue Recognition, and (2) the addition of Acquisition costs as a separate line item from Other operating expenses within Operating Expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations, and (3) the line items Other postretirement benefit obligations and Accrued pension liabilities reported separately in the prior year have been combined and reported in the current year as Pension and postretirement benefit obligations. These reclassifications had no impact on the reported results of operations. 
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In April 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform Topic 848, which provides temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. Topic 848 provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. ASU 2020-04 is effective as of March 12, 2020. This standard update did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flow.

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses Topic 326, which requires certain financial assets to be measured at amortized cost net of an allowance for estimated credit losses, such that the net receivable represents the present value of expected cash collection. In addition, this standard update requires that certain financial assets be measured at amortized cost reflecting an allowance for estimated credit losses expected to occur over the life of the assets. The estimate of credit losses must be based on all relevant information including historical information, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the amounts. Topic 326 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2022 for smaller reporting companies. This standard update did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.