Call me crazy, but I still think they may go this alone. I know that they have been in discussions with national sales managers. Maybe about future positions? This may be a speculative investigation on their part or it may be a sign of things to come. They might want to collaborate with someone to be a partner and not a future buyer.
Agreed. Also, Dr. Fowler has very strong ties with applied medical. They have been making things better and cheaper for years. Trocars are just 1 example.