BD
is a leading global medical technology company that develops,
manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and
reagents. The Company is dedicated to improving people's health
throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug delivery,
enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases
and cancers, and advancing research, discovery and production of
new drugs and vaccines. BD's capabilities are instrumental in
combating many of the world's most pressing diseases. Founded in
1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs
approximately 28,000 people in approximately 50 countries
throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare institutions,
life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical
industry and the general public. For more information, please visit
www.bd.com.