Intuitive would be crazy not to be keeping a VERY close eye on Titan at this point. Intuitive has taken a fair amount of market share from Covidien and J&J. It has hurt those companies, but not devastated them because of the diversification and size of both companies.
Intuitive is a one trick pony as of right now. If Covidien or J&J gets into the robotic surgery market with a solid technology watch out. This is why I think Intuitive has to be a player for Titan once they get a little closer to market.
My question is would regulators allow Intuitive to purchase Titan or would it be considered a monopoly?