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BD isa leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures andsells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. The Company isdedicated to improving people's health throughout the world. BD is focused onimproving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosinginfectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery andproduction of new drugs and vaccines. BD's capabilities are instrumental incombating many of the world's most pressing diseases. Founded in 1897 andheadquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs nearly 30,000associates in more than 50 countries throughout the world. The Company serveshealthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, thepharmaceutical industry and the general public.