Mazor Robotics (MZOR)

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Another potential target is Mazor Robotics (NASDAQ:MZOR). Mazor markets the Renaissance guidance system which is used during spine and brain surgery to help surgeons place screws with far more accuracy than can be done by hand. This can lead to reduced risk complications and faster recovery times, which is why the company was able to sell a record 62 systems last year.

Perhaps of equal importance, buying either of these companies would have ensured that they wouldn't fall into the hands of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) or Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), both of which are quite serious about entering the robotic surgery market in the near future. Medtronic is actually such a big believer in Mazor that it struck up a partnership with Mazor. Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson has teamed up with Alphabet's Verily division to create a next-generation system of its own. I'm guessing that buying a smaller company has crossed their mind to assist with this endeavor.

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