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Technology with the power to change lives. This is Abbott.

Which is the true breakthrough: The medical technology you’ve never dreamed of, or the human living out their dreams?

Is it the deep brain stimulation system or is it the musician playing an instrument that was once impossible to hold because of debilitating tremors? The FreeStyle Libre sensor or the father getting a sensor-shaped tattoo to give his young daughter courage in her journey with Type 1 diabetes?

We believe the answer is, simply, “yes.” Designing with the human impact of technology in mind is what makes us one of the most innovative companies in healthcare — supported by a culture of research and development to identify the breakthroughs to come.

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From idea to impact

Our work to bring life-changing health tech to more people in more places has garnered recognition from Time magazine, the Consumer Electronics Show, the Edison Awards and more. Explore three recent breakthroughs — our FreeStyle Libre systems, AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system and i-STAT TBI blood test — that have helped meet needs for people and healthcare systems.

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Abbott at a glance

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Research and development sites around the world

$2.7 billion

Investment in research and development

160+

Countries in which we’re making a difference

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