Impact with Purpose

As a Mission-driven leader in healthcare technology,
we put our purpose into action.

Making an Impact

The steps we take today aren’t just for today. We’re creating lasting impact for patients, physicians, employees, and communities to give future generations better, healthier lives.

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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance and Progress

We lead responsibly and prioritize the highest quality standards for more transparent, ethical and resilient operations – from governance and workforce to human rights and supply chain responsibility. In all we do, we hold ourselves accountable to higher governance standards for our people and the planet.

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Healthcare Access

As we engineer breakthrough medical discoveries, we develop new ways to enable the world to access them. These innovations transform standards of quality care, drive economic value, and dismantle barriers to health equity. Learn how we’re impacting the lives of two people every second.

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Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity

Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity and Equity means zero barriers to opportunity and a future where all employees belong, are respected and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. Discover how we’re empowering employees and our communities.

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Planet

People can only live their healthiest lives on a healthy planet. We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by finding innovative ways to eliminate emissions, cut our energy, waste and water usage, and build sustainability into our products. Read about our efforts to be carbon neutral in our operations by 2030.

A History of Purpose

Since 1960, we’ve lived by Our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — but the goal has always been bigger. This purpose shapes the many ways we create impactful change for all stakeholders.

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	We transform lives through innovation, “to contribute to human welfare by…alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life.”
	We partner to unlock medical discoveries, “to direct our growth in areas of biomedical engineering where we display maximum strength and ability...”
	We prioritize quality and safety, “to strive without reserve for the greatest possible reliability and quality in our products…and to be recognized as a company of dedication, honesty, integrity, and service.”
	We hold ourselves to a higher standard, “to make a fair profit on current operations to meet our obligations, sustain our growth, and reach our goals.”
	We empower our people, “recognizing the personal worth of all employees...”
	We create better outcomes for all, “maintaining good citizenship as a company.”

Our People

We invest in our employees and build a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity where our world-class talent fuels meaningful innovation and improves healthcare outcomes for patients and partners. Learn more about careers that change lives.

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