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| 8-K/A - 8-K/A - ABBOTT LABORATORIES | a14-6015_18ka.htm |
Exhibit 16.1
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Deloitte & Touche LLP |
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February 21, 2014 |
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Tel: 1 312 486 1000 |
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Fax: 1 312 247 1486 |
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www.deloitte.com |
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549-7561
USA
Dear Sirs/Madams:
We have read Item 4 of Abbott Laboratories’ Form 8-K/A dated February 21, 2014, and have the following comments:
1. We agree with the statements made in Item 4.01(a), paragraphs one through four.
2. We agree with the statements made in the first sentence of Item 4.01(b).
3. As to the second sentence of Item 4.01(b), we have no basis to agree or disagree with the statement insofar as it applies to clause (i) and we agree with the statement as it applies to clause (ii).
Yours truly,
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP