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Abbott

Global healthcare products and technologies company

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Headquarters: Abbott Park, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 150,000+
Industry: Medical Equipment, Supplies & Distribution

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Latest news about Abbott

In short: Abbott received key device approvals for heart and diabetes care and settled long-running infant formula litigation for $670 million.

Company announcements

September 14 Abbott

Abbott pays $385 million to settle Justice Department claims

The payment resolves 2022 infant formula recall lawsuits without admitting liability and concludes a closed criminal investigation. Regulatory tests showed negative results for pathogens.

September 8 Abbott

Abbott introduces its FDA-approved TactiFlex Duo ablation catheter

The sensor-enabled device delivers precision and flexible treatment options for patients seeking minimally invasive solutions for atrial fibrillation.

August 31 Abbott

Abbott presents positive 12-month results for its AFib device

The TactiFlex Duo combines pulsed field and radiofrequency ablation. Trial data show 92.6% patients remained arrhythmia-free at follow-up, with a 98.3% safety profile and no major adverse events.

August 27 Abbott

Abbott receives CE Mark for next-generation Amulet 360 device

Designed to seal the heart's left atrial appendage, the device reduces stroke risk without long-term blood thinners, backed by high closure rates from the VERITAS clinical trial.

Media coverage

September 14 MSN

Abbott Laboratories jumps after six straight sessions of losses

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) snapped six consecutive sessions of losses as the stock gained 1.21% to close at $103.18 on Monday.

September 14 Reuters

Abbott to pay $384 million over contaminated infant formula allegations, US Justice Dept says

Abbott Laboratories has ‌agreed to pay more than $384 million ⁠to settle allegations related to contaminated infant formula, the ‌U.S. ⁠Justice Department said on Monday.

September 8 Morningstar

Abbott Receives FDA Approval for Device to Treat Abnormal Heart Rhythm

By Connor Hart Abbott Laboratories said it received FDA approval for its TactiFlex Duo Ablation...

September 1 Law360

Valid Regs Require Abbott To Pay Tax On $8B Gain, IRS Says - Law360 Tax Authority

The IRS urged the U.S. Tax Court to validate regulations that the agency said required Abbott Laboratories to pay taxes on an $8 billion gain...

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