Medical Products Fact Sheet
Abbott is an innovative leader in fast-paced, high-growth medical technology businesses. The company's medical products are advancing disease diagnosis, diabetes management and the treatment of vascular disease. Abbott had worldwide revenues of $7.2 billion in its Medical Products businesses in 2008.
Key Businesses/Products
Animal Health
- AlphaTRAK® – Provides veterinarians with fast, convenient and accurate blood glucose results for dogs and cats.
Diabetes Care
- Glucose Monitoring Systems/Test Strips – Abbott's leading-edge glucose monitoring systems and test strips in the U.S. include FreeStyle Flash®, Freestyle Lite®, Precision Xtra® and Freestyle Navigator®.
Laboratory Diagnostics
- Diagnostic Instrument Systems
Abbott offers a broad range of innovative systems and tests for hospitals, labs and clinics, including the ARCHITECT® and AxSYM® immunoassay analyzers, the ABBOTT PRISM® fully automated blood screening system and the CELL-DYN® hematology platform.
Molecular Diagnostics
- m2000™ and RealTime tests
Abbott offers the m2000 molecular diagnostic system and RealTime PCR tests for hepatitis, HIV-1, chlamydia and gonorrhea.
- PathVysion® and UroVysion™ DNA Probe Kits
PathVysion detects the HER-2 gene in breast cancer patients, and UroVysion monitors for the recurrence of bladder cancer.
Point of Care
- i-STAT® System
The i-STAT handheld analyzer provides results for some of the most commonly ordered medical tests at the patient's side in just minutes.
Vascular
- Coronary
Abbott offers the next-generation drug-eluting stent, Xience V™, and the market-leading bare metal stent, Multi-Link Vision®.
- Endovascular
Abbott offers two carotid stents and embolic protection systems – Xact® and Acculink™.
- Vessel Closure
Abbott's StarClose® is designed to facilitate secure closure of the femoral artery following a catheterization procedure.
