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BD is a leading global medical technology companythat develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems andreagents. The Company is dedicated to improving people's health throughout theworld. BD is focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality andspeed of diagnosing infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research,discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines. BD's capabilities areinstrumental in combating many of the world's most pressing diseases. Foundedin 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs nearly30,000 associates in more than 50 countries throughout the world. The Companyserves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinicallaboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public.