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Baxter International Inc. is a multinational medical corporation, developer and supplier of drugs for the treatment of hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and many other chronic and acute diseases. The company was founded in 1931 by a physician Donald Baxter, as a manufacturer of solutions for intravenous therapy. The company is actively engaged in research and development, released a medical vacuum container in 1939 to increase the blood storage time.In 1956, Baxter International introduced the first artificial kidney, and The company became part of the Fortune 500 in 1971. The company expanded rapidly and entered the international market, merging with the American Hospital Supply Corporation in 1985. In 2014, Baxter split into two independent companies: Baxter International and Baxalta.