Abbott

Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company based in Abbott Park, Illinois, founded in 1888 by Dr. Wallace Calvin Abbott. The company specializes in medical devices, diagnostics, branded generic medicines, and nutritional products, operating in over 160 countries with around 113,000 employees.

Abbott's product offerings include cardiovascular devices like heart stents and the MitraClip, advanced diagnostics tools such as BinaxNOW and i-STAT systems, and a range of nutritional products including Similac, Ensure, and Glucerna. The company has a strong presence in diagnostics, bolstered by acquisitions like Alere Inc. in 2017. Abbott continues to market branded generic medicines following the spin-off of its research-based pharmaceuticals business into AbbVie in 2013.

With a rich history of innovation, Abbott has developed significant medical advancements and expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, including St. Jude Medical and Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. The company is dedicated to improving health outcomes and serving a diverse customer base that includes healthcare providers, hospitals, and consumers.