TIME recognizes Abbott among this year’s 100 best inventions

The BinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card [Image courtesy of Abbott]

Abbott (NYSE:ABT) was among a series of medtech companies to receive recognition from TIME in its list of 2021’s best inventions.

The list of the year’s top inventions included Abbott’s innovations twice, with a nod to its NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic and its at-home COVID-19 testing offerings.

NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic allows physicians to speak to patients over a video app and to remotely adjust Abbott’s implanted neuromodulation devices. The platform won FDA approval in March and Time reported that the company plans to expand availability of NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic soon.

Abbott’s BinaxNOW was one of several at-home, over-the-counter COVID-19 tests to receive a mention from Time as the news organization recognized the tests for aiding in efforts to prevent the spread of the virus.

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