| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 40401 - Disclosure - Inventories (Details) (http://www.avinger.com/role/DisclosureInventoriesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001506928 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Inventories | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Inventories | ||
Raw materials | ||
Work-in-process | ||
Finished products | ||
Total inventories | 8,462,000 | 5,405,000 |