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Medical Products

Abbott is an innovative leader in the fast-paced, high-growth medical technology space. Abbott’s medical products are advancing disease diagnosis, diabetes management and the treatment of vascular disease and spinal disorders.

Diabetes Care

Diabetes Care

Precision Xtra, FreeStyle Flash and FreeStyle Freedom blood glucose meters offer fast test times and require tiny blood samples. Precision Xtra is a home-use meter that also measures blood ketone levels.

Spine

Spine

Ant-Cer, a dynamic cervical plate, is used in patients to stabilize the cervical spine. Its unique design allows natural compression forces to promote spinal fusion.

Molecular

Molecular Diagnostics

The m2000, an automated instrument for molecular testing based on real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) technology, features tests that monitor chlamydia and gonorrhea, hepatitis C and HIV viral loads in patients.

Animal Health

Animal Health

The AlphaTrak Blood Glucose Monitoring System provides veterinarians with fast, convenient and accurate blood glucose test results for dogs and cats.

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