Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare company dedicated to improving lives through innovative medical devices, diagnostics, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving over 160 countries.
Company Overview
Abbott is committed to enhancing the quality of life through innovative healthcare solutions. The company operates in over 160 countries, delivering medical devices, diagnostics, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Abbott's mission focuses on creating life-changing technology to help people live more fully.
Medical Devices and Innovations
Abbott is at the forefront of medical device innovation with products like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring systems and the HeartMate 3 LVAD for advanced heart failure. The Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder addresses heart defects in premature and newborn babies, showcasing Abbott's dedication to cutting-edge healthcare technologies.
COVID-19 Testing Solutions
In response to the global pandemic, Abbott developed the BinaxNOW rapid antigen test and the ID NOW COVID-19 test. These solutions provide quick and accessible testing options, helping to manage and control the spread of COVID-19 effectively.
Freestyle Libre Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems
Abbott's FreeStyle Libre systems, used by over 5 million people across more than 60 countries, revolutionize diabetes management. The FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 offer continuous glucose monitoring without fingersticks, with the latter providing real-time readings every minute. This portfolio represents the world’s leading sensor-based glucose monitoring system.
Global Health and Sustainability Initiatives
Abbott's Pandemic Defense Coalition works to identify unknown pathogens, aiming to prevent future pandemics. The company's 2030 Sustainability Plan focuses on designing accessible and affordable technologies to reach one in three people annually by 2030. Additionally, Abbott partners with Real Madrid as their Global Health Sciences and Nutrition Partner.