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In October 1996, Becton Dickinson Limited (New Zealand) was established to demonstrate the company's total commitment to servicing both the Australian and New Zealand markets. BD has a strong presence across its three core businesses in Australia and New Zealand with its Head Office in Sydney and with offices in Auckland, Melbourne and Perth.</p>\r\n<p>BD employ's nearly 400 employees, across our Australian and New Zealand offices, who work in close collaboration with customers and partners.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-91e969b3fa" class="cmp-text"> <p>BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is <i>advancing the world of health<sup>TM </sup></i>by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of healthcare by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for healthcare providers. BD and its 75,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to healthcare.</p> <p>Becton Dickinson Pty. Ltd., an Australian subsidiary company, commenced operations in Melbourne in 1981. In October 1996, Becton Dickinson Limited (New Zealand) was established to demonstrate the company's total commitment to servicing both the Australian and New Zealand markets. BD has a strong presence across its three core businesses in Australia and New Zealand with its Head Office in Sydney and with offices in Auckland, Melbourne and Perth.</p> <p>BD employ's nearly 400 employees, across our Australian and New Zealand offices, who work in close collaboration with customers and partners.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__width-rhs-third-column bd-container__padding-left-32px aem-GridColumn--offset--smallDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--largeDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--3 aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--3 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--mobile--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--9 aem-GridColumn--offset--smallMobile--0 aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--default--3 aem-GridColumn--mobile--12"> <div class="bd-container__background bd-container__background-image "> <div class="cmp-container cmp-container-default" id="bd-container-645ab53768"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--3 aem-Grid--tablet--9 aem-Grid--smallDesktop--3 aem-Grid--default--3 aem-Grid--largeDesktop--3 aem-Grid--smallMobile--12 aem-Grid--mobile--12 "> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey bd-container-default-spacing"> <div class="bd-container__background bd-container__background-image "> <div class="cmp-container cmp-container-responsive" id="bd-container-7c2f8466e0"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--smallMobile--12 aem-Grid--mobile--12 "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__heading-width aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--mobile--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--smallMobile--0 aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--default--3 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--mobile--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0"> <div id="bd-container-5a2505b56f" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-product-page-heading"><div></div> <div class="bd-sidebar-component__container"> <div class="component-heading">Ethics and Compliance</div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-text__width aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--default--9 aem-GridColumn--mobile--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--smallMobile--0 aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--mobile--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0"> <div class="bd-container__background bd-container__background-image "> <div class="cmp-container cmp-container-default" id="bd-container-23e97c9f17"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--9 aem-Grid--default--9 aem-Grid--smallMobile--12 aem-Grid--mobile--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--default--9 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--mobile--12"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-a9f964679c":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-09-17T18:33:30Z","xdm:text":"<p>At BD, we are committed to a strong ethics and compliance culture. We do not tolerate actions or behaviors that are inconsistent with our values or violate the BD Code of Conduct or applicable laws and regulations. All BD associates are responsible fo reinforcing our ethics and compliance culture and sustaining our reputation as a company dedicated to quality and integrity. We encourage and expect everyone at BD to speak up by asking questions, raising concerns, seeking guidance, and reporting actual or suspected violations of laws, our Code of Conduct, our policies, or our high ethical standards. This requirement extends to all associates, vendors, and other third parties working on our behalf.</p>\r\n<p><span class=\"forward-arrow-icon-boosted-blue\"><a href=\"/content/bd-com/ga/anz/en-anz/about-bd/our-company.html#ethicsandcompliance\">Learn More</a></span></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-a9f964679c" class="cmp-text"> <p>At BD, we are committed to a strong ethics and compliance culture. We do not tolerate actions or behaviors that are inconsistent with our values or violate the BD Code of Conduct or applicable laws and regulations. All BD associates are responsible fo reinforcing our ethics and compliance culture and sustaining our reputation as a company dedicated to quality and integrity. We encourage and expect everyone at BD to speak up by asking questions, raising concerns, seeking guidance, and reporting actual or suspected violations of laws, our Code of Conduct, our policies, or our high ethical standards. This requirement extends to all associates, vendors, and other third parties working on our behalf.</p> <p><span class="forward-arrow-icon-boosted-blue"><a href="/en-anz/about-bd/our-company#ethicsandcompliance">Learn More</a></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="value" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-values-mission-list"> <div> <div class="bd-value-list__container spotlight__content-container"> <h1>Our Values</h1> <div class="bd-value-list__list-container"> <div class="bd-value-list__card-container"> <div class="bd-value-list__content"> <img class="bd-value-list__icon" alt="value item icon" src="/content/dam/bdcom-assets/en/en-us/images/graphic/icon/Value01.svg" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="27ebb79f-1655-4779-9370-4a9f2f16a538"/></img> <div class="bd-value-list__description">We do what is right</div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-value-list__card-container"> <div class="bd-value-list__content"> <img class="bd-value-list__icon" alt="value item icon" src="/content/dam/bdcom-assets/en/en-us/images/graphic/icon/Value02.svg" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="b69906e4-d7a8-4fb1-8eb4-61612c6a9568"/></img> <div class="bd-value-list__description">We thrive on innovation and demand quality</div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-value-list__card-container"> <div class="bd-value-list__content"> <img class="bd-value-list__icon" alt="value item icon" src="/content/dam/bdcom-assets/en/en-us/images/graphic/icon/Value03.svg" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="6f23add9-80d1-47ca-8f1d-6295e188864d"/></img> <div class="bd-value-list__description">We are all accountable</div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-value-list__card-container"> <div class="bd-value-list__content"> <img class="bd-value-list__icon" alt="value item icon" src="/content/dam/bdcom-assets/en/en-us/images/graphic/icon/Value04.svg" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="4583cd37-2237-4615-ae40-07317adfab19"/></img> <div class="bd-value-list__description">We learn and improve every day</div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-value-list__card-container"> <div class="bd-value-list__content"> <img class="bd-value-list__icon" alt="value item icon" src="/content/dam/bdcom-assets/en/en-us/images/graphic/icon/Value05.svg" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="a83a1a4a-3e8f-4f9e-bfdf-d55bf63523a9"/></img> <div class="bd-value-list__description">We help each other be great</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey bd-container-default-spacing"> <div class="bd-container__background bd-container__background-image "> <div class="cmp-container cmp-container-responsive" id="bd-container-b8c4f87f76"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--smallMobile--12 aem-Grid--mobile--12 "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__heading-width aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--mobile--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--smallMobile--0 aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--default--3 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--mobile--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0"> <div id="bd-container-c77be4ceb5" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-product-page-heading"><div></div> <div class="bd-sidebar-component__container"> <div class="component-heading"><p>BD: A history of innovation<br /> </p> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__width-other-rhs-9col aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--default--9 aem-GridColumn--mobile--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--smallMobile--0 aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--mobile--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0"> <div id="bd-container-910bee1eb0" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="accordion panelcontainer bd-accordian-faq"> <div id="accordion-176418de38" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-176418de38":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"bd-com/components/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-09-17T18:33:30Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-176418de38-item-da155757e1":{"@type":"bd-com/components/accordion/item","dc:title":"2020s"}}" id="accordion-176418de38-item-da155757e1"> <div class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-176418de38-item-da155757e1-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-176418de38-item-da155757e1-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title "> 2020s </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </div> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-176418de38-item-da155757e1-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-176418de38-item-da155757e1-button"><div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey"> <div id="bd-container-da155757e1" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="text bd-text__padding-bottom-30-desktop bd-text__width"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-2e10170209":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-09-17T18:33:30Z","xdm:text":"<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2020</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test with extended genotyping to detect more types of HPV, the dominant cause of cervical cancer.<br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2020</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first sample preparation and flow cytometry system to enable clinical laboratories to fully automate the sample-to-answer process.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2020</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the BD Veritor™ Plus System for rapid detection of COVID-19</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2021</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first atherectomy and thrombectomy device in the U.S. indicated to treat in-stent restenosis.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2021</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first at-home system in the U.S. indicated for malignant and non-malignant ascites drainage.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2021</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first ready-to-use aqueous povidone-iodine (PVP-I) surgical irrigation solution.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2021</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first assay for HPV screening from at-home, self-collected vaginal samples.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2021</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first smartphone-interpreted&nbsp;rapid at-home COVID-19 test.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/Box-Image_406.png\" alt=\"\"></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2022</span></b>&nbsp;BD becomes the first company to combine flow cytometry with fluorescence imaging and image-based decisioning to sort individual cells based on visual details of the cell at exceptionally high speed (15,000 cells per second).</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2022</span></b> BD celebrates their 125<sup>th</sup> anniversary by ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/PRESS-Podium-BDX--CB-Photo-20220908-2_406.png\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-2e10170209" class="cmp-text"> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2020</span></b> BD launched the first Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test with extended genotyping to detect more types of HPV, the dominant cause of cervical cancer.<br /> </p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2020</span></b> BD launched the first sample preparation and flow cytometry system to enable clinical laboratories to fully automate the sample-to-answer process.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2020</span></b> BD launched the BD Veritor™ Plus System for rapid detection of COVID-19</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2021</span></b> BD launched the first atherectomy and thrombectomy device in the U.S. indicated to treat in-stent restenosis.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2021</span></b> BD launched the first at-home system in the U.S. indicated for malignant and non-malignant ascites drainage.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2021</span></b> BD launched the first ready-to-use aqueous povidone-iodine (PVP-I) surgical irrigation solution.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2021</span></b> BD launched the first assay for HPV screening from at-home, self-collected vaginal samples.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2021</span></b> BD launched the first smartphone-interpreted rapid at-home COVID-19 test. </p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/Box-Image_406.png" alt=""/></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2022</span></b> BD becomes the first company to combine flow cytometry with fluorescence imaging and image-based decisioning to sort individual cells based on visual details of the cell at exceptionally high speed (15,000 cells per second).</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2022</span></b> BD celebrates their 125<sup>th</sup> anniversary by ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/PRESS-Podium-BDX--CB-Photo-20220908-2_406.png" alt=""/> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-176418de38-item-a278024d79":{"@type":"bd-com/components/accordion/item","dc:title":"2010s"}}" id="accordion-176418de38-item-a278024d79"> <div class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-176418de38-item-a278024d79-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-176418de38-item-a278024d79-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title "> 2010s </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </div> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-176418de38-item-a278024d79-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-176418de38-item-a278024d79-button"><div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-a278024d79" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey"> <div id="bd-container-5aaa76ab4a" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-text__width-desktop-full"> <div id="bd-container-4bf7a51739" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="text bd-text__padding-bottom-30-desktop bd-text__width"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-d41652dcf3":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-09-17T18:33:30Z","xdm:text":"<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2010</span></b>&nbsp;BD Ultra-Fine™ Nano™ Pen Needle is launched.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/corporate/timeline/2010s/bd-nano-ultra-fine-pen-needles-320122_rc0_201191783_Small.png\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2014</span></b>&nbsp;BD AutoShield Duo™ Safety Pen Needle with Duel Automatic Protective Shields is launched at retail.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2014</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first FDA-approved drug coated balloon for peripheral artery disease.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2015</span></b>&nbsp;BD became the first to integrate IV pumps with electronic health records.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2015</span></b>&nbsp;BD acquired CareFusion, a San Diego, California-based medical technology company specializing in two areas: reducing medication errors and prevention of health care-associated infections.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2017</span></b>&nbsp;The first clinical lab application of artificial intelligence and robotics to automatically report and release negative urine cultures is utilized.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2017</span></b>&nbsp;BD acquired C. R. Bard, a medical device company founded in 1907 in Covington, Georgia.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2019</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first CHG antiseptic skin preparation product with sterile solution in the U.S.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2019</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first venous stent to treat iliofemoral venous occlusive disease.<br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-d41652dcf3" class="cmp-text"> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2010</span></b> BD Ultra-Fine™ Nano™ Pen Needle is launched.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/corporate/timeline/2010s/bd-nano-ultra-fine-pen-needles-320122_rc0_201191783_Small.png" alt=""/> </p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2014</span></b> BD AutoShield Duo™ Safety Pen Needle with Duel Automatic Protective Shields is launched at retail.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2014</span></b> BD launched the first FDA-approved drug coated balloon for peripheral artery disease.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2015</span></b> BD became the first to integrate IV pumps with electronic health records.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2015</span></b> BD acquired CareFusion, a San Diego, California-based medical technology company specializing in two areas: reducing medication errors and prevention of health care-associated infections.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2017</span></b> The first clinical lab application of artificial intelligence and robotics to automatically report and release negative urine cultures is utilized.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2017</span></b> BD acquired C. R. Bard, a medical device company founded in 1907 in Covington, Georgia.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2019</span></b> BD launched the first CHG antiseptic skin preparation product with sterile solution in the U.S.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2019</span></b> BD launched the first venous stent to treat iliofemoral venous occlusive disease.<br /> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-176418de38-item-0a914b8a8e":{"@type":"bd-com/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-09-17T18:33:30Z","dc:title":"2000s"}}" id="accordion-176418de38-item-0a914b8a8e"> <div class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-176418de38-item-0a914b8a8e-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-176418de38-item-0a914b8a8e-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title "> 2000s </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </div> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-176418de38-item-0a914b8a8e-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-176418de38-item-0a914b8a8e-button"><div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-0a914b8a8e" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey"> <div id="bd-container-31db12a66e" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="text bd-text__padding-bottom-30-desktop bd-text__width"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-08cd321629":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-02-20T09:30:36Z","xdm:text":"<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2000</span></b> BD launched the BD Nexiva™ Closed IV Catheter System.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2002</span></b> BD opened new distribution center in Redlands, California.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2003</span></b> BD launched the BD FACSAria™ Cell Sorter.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2004</span></b> BD introduced the first power-injectable PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter).</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2007</span></b> BD participates in PEPFAR, the&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;government's global effort to combat HIV and the largest global health program devoted to a single disease.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"primary-blue-font-color\"><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2007</span></span></b> BD AutoShield™ needle is launched.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/corporate/timeline/2000s/58329515_small1.png\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">2009</span></b> BD Vacutainer<sup>®</sup> RST™ Tube is approved by the FDA.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-08cd321629" class="cmp-text"> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2000</span></b> BD launched the BD Nexiva™ Closed IV Catheter System.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2002</span></b> BD opened new distribution center in Redlands, California.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2003</span></b> BD launched the BD FACSAria™ Cell Sorter.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2004</span></b> BD introduced the first power-injectable PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter).</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2007</span></b> BD participates in PEPFAR, the U.S. government's global effort to combat HIV and the largest global health program devoted to a single disease.</p> <p><b><span class="primary-blue-font-color"><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2007</span></span></b> BD AutoShield™ needle is launched.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/corporate/timeline/2000s/58329515_small1.png" alt=""/> </p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">2009</span></b> BD Vacutainer<sup>®</sup> RST™ Tube is approved by the FDA.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-176418de38-item-9fd6940db1":{"@type":"bd-com/components/accordion/item","dc:title":"1990s"}}" id="accordion-176418de38-item-9fd6940db1"> <div class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-176418de38-item-9fd6940db1-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-176418de38-item-9fd6940db1-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title "> 1990s </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </div> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-176418de38-item-9fd6940db1-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-176418de38-item-9fd6940db1-button"><div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-9fd6940db1" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey"> <div id="bd-container-3d0a1521dc" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="text bd-text__padding-bottom-30-desktop bd-text__width"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-e17bfbfcd2":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-02-20T09:31:44Z","xdm:text":"<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1990</span> </b>Sales surpass $2,000,000,000 for the first time.<b></b></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1991</span> </b>BD launched the first auto-disable immunisation device.<b></b></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1991</span> </b>Pen needle is introduced.<b></b></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1991</span> </b>BD opens a central distribution center in Temsee, Belgium to ship medical products across Europe, the middle east, and Africa.<b></b></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1992</span> </b>BD introduced the BD Vacutainer<sup>®</sup> Safety-Lok™ Blood Collection Set.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/Vacutainer_406.png\" alt=\"\"></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1993</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first simplified CD4 instrument for HIV.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1995</span></b>&nbsp;A joint venture was established in China to produce medical products for China.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1995</span></b>&nbsp;BD formed a subsidiary in India to manufacture insulin syringes and to market other medical and diagnostic products to the region.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1997</span></b>&nbsp;BD celebrated their 100th&nbsp;anniversary with a refresh to their brand identity.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1999</span></b>&nbsp;BD announced a 5-year partnership with UNICEF and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus worldwide.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/corporate/timeline/1990s/4340333-small.png\" alt=\"\"></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1999</span></b>&nbsp;The world’s shortest, thinnest insulin pen needle is introduced.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-e17bfbfcd2" class="cmp-text"> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1990</span> </b>Sales surpass $2,000,000,000 for the first time.<b></b></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1991</span> </b>BD launched the first auto-disable immunisation device.<b></b></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1991</span> </b>Pen needle is introduced.<b></b></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1991</span> </b>BD opens a central distribution center in Temsee, Belgium to ship medical products across Europe, the middle east, and Africa.<b></b></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1992</span> </b>BD introduced the BD Vacutainer<sup>®</sup> Safety-Lok™ Blood Collection Set.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/Vacutainer_406.png" alt=""/></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1993</span></b> BD launched the first simplified CD4 instrument for HIV.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1995</span></b> A joint venture was established in China to produce medical products for China.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1995</span></b> BD formed a subsidiary in India to manufacture insulin syringes and to market other medical and diagnostic products to the region.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1997</span></b> BD celebrated their 100th anniversary with a refresh to their brand identity.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1999</span></b> BD announced a 5-year partnership with UNICEF and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus worldwide.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/corporate/timeline/1990s/4340333-small.png" alt=""/></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1999</span></b> The world’s shortest, thinnest insulin pen needle is introduced.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-176418de38-item-f0a1c663d8":{"@type":"bd-com/components/accordion/item","dc:title":"1980s"}}" id="accordion-176418de38-item-f0a1c663d8"> <div class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-176418de38-item-f0a1c663d8-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-176418de38-item-f0a1c663d8-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title "> 1980s </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </div> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-176418de38-item-f0a1c663d8-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-176418de38-item-f0a1c663d8-button"><div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-f0a1c663d8" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey"> <div id="bd-container-3ccfd70034" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="text bd-text__padding-bottom-30-desktop bd-text__width"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-271328c98d":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-09-17T18:33:30Z","xdm:text":"<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1980</span>&nbsp;</b>BD launched the first automated system for mycobacteria testing.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1981</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched&nbsp;the Bactec™ 460TB instrument – the first automated system for TB testing.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1981</span></b>&nbsp;A new plant is built in Plymouth, England to manufacture BD Vacutainer® system products and serve a growing European market.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1981</span></b>&nbsp;BD sales surpassed $1,000,000,000 for the first time.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1985</span></b>&nbsp;BD became the first to harness the highly specific bind properties of monoclonal antibodies.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1986</span>&nbsp;</b>BD&nbsp;HQ is moved from Rutherford, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/FLKS_406.png\" alt=\"\"></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1986</span></b>&nbsp;BD builds a leadership position in peripheral vascular access devices.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1987</span></b>&nbsp;BD opened a new manufacturing facility in Singapore.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/Singapore_406.png\" alt=\"\"></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1987</span></b>&nbsp;BD built a plant to manufacture diagnostic products in Fukushima, Japan.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1988</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first safety engineered syringe.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/Hypak_406.png\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1989</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched&nbsp;the Pyxis MedStation™ 1000 System: the world’s first automated medication dispensing cabinet.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-271328c98d" class="cmp-text"> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1980</span> </b>BD launched the first automated system for mycobacteria testing.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1981</span></b> BD launched the Bactec™ 460TB instrument – the first automated system for TB testing.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1981</span></b> A new plant is built in Plymouth, England to manufacture BD Vacutainer® system products and serve a growing European market.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1981</span></b> BD sales surpassed $1,000,000,000 for the first time.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1985</span></b> BD became the first to harness the highly specific bind properties of monoclonal antibodies.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1986</span> </b>BD HQ is moved from Rutherford, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/FLKS_406.png" alt=""/></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1986</span></b> BD builds a leadership position in peripheral vascular access devices.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1987</span></b> BD opened a new manufacturing facility in Singapore.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/Singapore_406.png" alt=""/></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1987</span></b> BD built a plant to manufacture diagnostic products in Fukushima, Japan.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1988</span></b> BD launched the first safety engineered syringe.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/Hypak_406.png" alt=""/> </p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1989</span></b> BD launched the Pyxis MedStation™ 1000 System: the world’s first automated medication dispensing cabinet.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-176418de38-item-cbd74b180a":{"@type":"bd-com/components/accordion/item","dc:title":"1970s"}}" id="accordion-176418de38-item-cbd74b180a"> <div class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-176418de38-item-cbd74b180a-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-176418de38-item-cbd74b180a-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title "> 1970s </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </div> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-176418de38-item-cbd74b180a-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-176418de38-item-cbd74b180a-button"><div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-cbd74b180a" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey"> <div id="bd-container-eab7453214" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="text bd-text__padding-bottom-30-desktop"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-48ced2b8ce":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-02-20T09:32:19Z","xdm:text":"<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1971</span> </b>BD launched the Baby Bird<sup>®</sup> ventilator, the first infant ventilator.<b></b></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1971</span> </b>BD launched the first automated blood culture system.<b></b></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1972</span> </b>BD launched the first florescence-activated cell sorter.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1973</span> </b>BD<b> </b>opened a<b> </b>new research center in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/5c1aa56288487_406.png\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1975</span> </b>BD opened its European HQ in Meylan, France.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-48ced2b8ce" class="cmp-text"> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1971</span> </b>BD launched the Baby Bird<sup>®</sup> ventilator, the first infant ventilator.<b></b></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1971</span> </b>BD launched the first automated blood culture system.<b></b></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1972</span> </b>BD launched the first florescence-activated cell sorter.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1973</span> </b>BD<b> </b>opened a<b> </b>new research center in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/5c1aa56288487_406.png" alt=""/> </p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1975</span> </b>BD opened its European HQ in Meylan, France.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-176418de38-item-db402e6de7":{"@type":"bd-com/components/accordion/item","dc:title":"1960s"}}" id="accordion-176418de38-item-db402e6de7"> <div class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-176418de38-item-db402e6de7-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-176418de38-item-db402e6de7-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title "> 1960s </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </div> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-176418de38-item-db402e6de7-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-176418de38-item-db402e6de7-button"><div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-db402e6de7" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey"> <div id="bd-container-517f1fc047" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey bd-container__flex-no-space-between"> <div id="bd-container-e085a1d2ea" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="consolidated-image-card"> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-8fc2935dd2" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="text bd-text__padding-bottom-30-desktop"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-31c4ecde4b":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-09-17T18:33:30Z","xdm:text":"<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1961<span class=\"primary-blue-font-color\">&nbsp;</span></span></b><span class=\"primary-blue-font-color\">BD introduced the Plastipak™ Syringe.</span></p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/Plastipak_406.png\" alt=\"\"></p>\r\n<p><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\"><b>1962</b></span>&nbsp;BD launched the first mass production of syringes and needles.</p>\r\n<p><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\"><b>1962</b></span>&nbsp;BD became a public company.</p>\r\n<p><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\"><b>1963</b></span>&nbsp;BD invited to join the New York Stock Exchange.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/stock_certificate_406.png\" alt=\"\"></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1968&nbsp;</span></b><span class=\"primary-blue-font-color\">BD introduced the first automated blood culture system for TB.</span></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-31c4ecde4b" class="cmp-text"> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1961<span class="primary-blue-font-color"> </span></span></b><span class="primary-blue-font-color">BD introduced the Plastipak™ Syringe.</span></p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/Plastipak_406.png" alt=""/></p> <p><span class="boostedblue-font-color"><b>1962</b></span> BD launched the first mass production of syringes and needles.</p> <p><span class="boostedblue-font-color"><b>1962</b></span> BD became a public company.</p> <p><span class="boostedblue-font-color"><b>1963</b></span> BD invited to join the New York Stock Exchange.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/stock_certificate_406.png" alt=""/></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1968 </span></b><span class="primary-blue-font-color">BD introduced the first automated blood culture system for TB.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-176418de38-item-b378392b4f":{"@type":"bd-com/components/accordion/item","dc:title":"1950s"}}" id="accordion-176418de38-item-b378392b4f"> <div class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-176418de38-item-b378392b4f-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-176418de38-item-b378392b4f-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title "> 1950s </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </div> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-176418de38-item-b378392b4f-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-176418de38-item-b378392b4f-button"><div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-b378392b4f" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-5189069cc4" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey"> <div id="bd-container-aeba11fd53" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="text bd-text__padding-bottom-30-desktop bd-text__width"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-b45767d54f":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-02-20T09:33:30Z","xdm:text":"<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1952</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first sterile disposable medical device.<br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1952</span></b>&nbsp;BD acquired MAPAD, S.A. de C.V. based in Mexico City, to produce syringes, needles and clinical thermometers for the Mexican market.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1951</span></b>&nbsp;The formation of BD Canada, Ltd. marks the beginning of BD international expansion.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/1951_Canada_406.png\" alt=\"\"></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1954</span></b>&nbsp;Production of the first disposable syringes to be used in the Salk Polio vaccine trial takes place.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1955</span></b>&nbsp;BD enters the microbiology field leading to two fundamental innovations: The conversion of sterilised disposables and the emergence of diagnostic medicine.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1955</span></b>&nbsp;BD begins using AMI of France to manufacture steel tubes for hypodermic needles. Three years later, BD would acquire AMI and establish BD France S.A.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1956</span></b>&nbsp;BD enters the Brazilian syringe market and quickly becomes the largest provider in the country with two modern plants and HQ in Sao Paulo.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-b45767d54f" class="cmp-text"> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1952</span></b> BD launched the first sterile disposable medical device.<br /> </p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1952</span></b> BD acquired MAPAD, S.A. de C.V. based in Mexico City, to produce syringes, needles and clinical thermometers for the Mexican market.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1951</span></b> The formation of BD Canada, Ltd. marks the beginning of BD international expansion.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/1951_Canada_406.png" alt=""/></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1954</span></b> Production of the first disposable syringes to be used in the Salk Polio vaccine trial takes place.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1955</span></b> BD enters the microbiology field leading to two fundamental innovations: The conversion of sterilised disposables and the emergence of diagnostic medicine.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1955</span></b> BD begins using AMI of France to manufacture steel tubes for hypodermic needles. Three years later, BD would acquire AMI and establish BD France S.A.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1956</span></b> BD enters the Brazilian syringe market and quickly becomes the largest provider in the country with two modern plants and HQ in Sao Paulo.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-176418de38-item-ec3f14f336":{"@type":"bd-com/components/accordion/item","dc:title":"1940s"}}" id="accordion-176418de38-item-ec3f14f336"> <div class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-176418de38-item-ec3f14f336-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-176418de38-item-ec3f14f336-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title "> 1940s </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </div> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-176418de38-item-ec3f14f336-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-176418de38-item-ec3f14f336-button"><div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-ec3f14f336" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey"> <div id="bd-container-d6cf4bdc94" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="text bd-text__padding-bottom-30-desktop bd-text__width"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-7b3a4827f8":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-02-20T09:34:37Z","xdm:text":"<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1940</span>&nbsp;</b>BD launched the first sterilisation technology for devices.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1942</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched the first penicillin injection kit.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1947</span></b>&nbsp;BD hired Joseph Kleiner, who brings his multi-fit syringe and his idea for the evacuated tube. (Patented in 1949)</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1948</span></b>&nbsp;BD founders turn over the company to their sons.</p>\r\n<p><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\"><b>1949</b></span>&nbsp;Wesley J. “Jack” Howe joins BD and becomes integral to developing sterility control procedures and refining the process for manufacturing disposable syringes and needles.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1949&nbsp;</span></b>BD opens its first manufacturing site outside of New Jersey in Columbus, Nebraska.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/1949_Nebraska_406.png\" alt=\"\"></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1949</span> </b>BD launched<b> </b>the first Vacutainer<sup>®</sup> blood collection tube.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-7b3a4827f8" class="cmp-text"> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1940</span> </b>BD launched the first sterilisation technology for devices.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1942</span></b> BD launched the first penicillin injection kit.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1947</span></b> BD hired Joseph Kleiner, who brings his multi-fit syringe and his idea for the evacuated tube. (Patented in 1949)</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1948</span></b> BD founders turn over the company to their sons.</p> <p><span class="boostedblue-font-color"><b>1949</b></span> Wesley J. “Jack” Howe joins BD and becomes integral to developing sterility control procedures and refining the process for manufacturing disposable syringes and needles.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1949 </span></b>BD opens its first manufacturing site outside of New Jersey in Columbus, Nebraska.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/1949_Nebraska_406.png" alt=""/></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1949</span> </b>BD launched<b> </b>the first Vacutainer<sup>®</sup> blood collection tube.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-176418de38-item-c0b6879605":{"@type":"bd-com/components/accordion/item","dc:title":"1920s"}}" id="accordion-176418de38-item-c0b6879605"> <div class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-176418de38-item-c0b6879605-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-176418de38-item-c0b6879605-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title "> 1920s </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </div> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-176418de38-item-c0b6879605-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-176418de38-item-c0b6879605-button"><div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-c0b6879605" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="text bd-text__padding-bottom-30-desktop bd-text__width"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-bd04e0bea3":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-09-17T18:33:30Z","xdm:text":"<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1921</span></b>&nbsp;Andrew W. “Doc” Fleischer, developer of the mercurial sphygmomanometer, merged his company with BD. Doc Fleischer would go on to develop the modern stethoscope.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1924</span></b>&nbsp;BD launched&nbsp;the&nbsp;first insulin injection device.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1925</span></b>&nbsp;BD acquired the&nbsp;Yale™ Luer-Lok™ — the first simple, secure method for attaching and removing a needle from a syringe.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/luer_406.png\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-bd04e0bea3" class="cmp-text"> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1921</span></b> Andrew W. “Doc” Fleischer, developer of the mercurial sphygmomanometer, merged his company with BD. Doc Fleischer would go on to develop the modern stethoscope.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1924</span></b> BD launched the first insulin injection device.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1925</span></b> BD acquired the Yale™ Luer-Lok™ — the first simple, secure method for attaching and removing a needle from a syringe.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/luer_406.png" alt=""/> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-176418de38-item-9a0cdc3e15":{"@type":"bd-com/components/accordion/item","dc:title":"1897-1920"}}" id="accordion-176418de38-item-9a0cdc3e15"> <div class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-176418de38-item-9a0cdc3e15-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-176418de38-item-9a0cdc3e15-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title "> 1897-1920 </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </div> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-176418de38-item-9a0cdc3e15-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-176418de38-item-9a0cdc3e15-button"><div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-9a0cdc3e15" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="text bd-text__padding-bottom-30-desktop bd-text__width"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-41934b8f27":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-02-20T09:35:35Z","xdm:text":"<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1897</span> </b>BD is founded.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/Founders_406.png\" alt=\"\"></p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1898</span></b>&nbsp;BD acquired its first patent for an all-glass syringe.</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1906</span></b>&nbsp;BD&nbsp;opened the first syringe and needle factory in the United States.</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/1907_Rutherford_406.png\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">1913</span> </b>BD merged with Oscar O.R. Schwidetzky’s surgical import company, bringing his Asepto™ bulb syringe along with helping to develop the American-made ACE<sup>®</sup> bandage.<b></b></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-41934b8f27" class="cmp-text"> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1897</span> </b>BD is founded.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/Founders_406.png" alt=""/></p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1898</span></b> BD acquired its first patent for an all-glass syringe.</p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1906</span></b> BD opened the first syringe and needle factory in the United States.</p> <p><img src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/templates/test-images/1907_Rutherford_406.png" alt=""/> </p> <p><b><span class="boostedblue-font-color">1913</span> </b>BD merged with Oscar O.R. Schwidetzky’s surgical import company, bringing his Asepto™ bulb syringe along with helping to develop the American-made ACE<sup>®</sup> bandage.<b></b></p> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey bd-container__subtract_desktop40-smalldesktop40-tablet40-mobile-30"> <div class="bd-container__background bd-container__background-image "> <div class="cmp-container cmp-container-responsive" id="product-family-overview-02"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--smallMobile--12 aem-Grid--mobile--12 "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__flex-no-space-between-margin-right bd-container__width-other-rhs-9col aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--default--9 aem-GridColumn--mobile--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--smallMobile--0 aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--mobile--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0"> <div id="bd-container-d37df5c672" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-c2c4311266" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="segments" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="segments" tabindex="0" class="cmp-tabs__tabpanel" data-cmp-hook-tabs="tabpanel"><div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div class="bd-container__background bd-container__background-image "> <div class="cmp-container cmp-container-responsive" id="bd-container-ee6a97bcd6"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 "> <div class="consolidated-image-card bd-image-card__bg-grey bd-image-card__font-small bd-image-card__view-compact bd-image-card__padding-top-20px-mobile aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="bd-image-card__wrapper bd-image-card__container"> <img class="bd-image-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/corporate/segments/01-bd-interventional.jpg" alt="694989813"/> <div class="bd-image-card__content">  <div class="bd-image-card__heading"> BD Interventional </div> <div class="bd-image-card__details"> <p><span class="margin-bottom-compactcustomimagecard">The BD Interventional segment focuses on developing innovative surgical, endovascular, urological and critical care interventions that not only meet clinical needs but also deliver value to health systems and improve patients’ lives. Our customers include hospitals and clinics; physicians; ambulatory surgery centers; nurses; and consumers.</span></p> <p><b><span class="margin-bottom-10px"><span class="customlabel-font">BUSINESS UNITS</span></span></b></p> <ul><li>Peripheral Intervention</li><li>Surgery</li><li>Urology and Critical Care</li><li>Biopsy</li></ul> </div>   </div> </div> </div> <div class="consolidated-image-card bd-image-card__layout-unbalanced-image-right bd-image-card__bg-grey bd-image-card__font-small bd-image-card__view-compact aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="bd-image-card__wrapper bd-image-card__container"> <div class="bd-image-card__image-container"> <img class="bd-image-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/corporate/segments/02-bd-medical.jpg" alt="694990915" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="72b28942-fdf9-45ec-be05-286670484819"/> </div> <div class="bd-image-card__content">  <div class="bd-image-card__heading"> BD Medical </div> <div class="bd-image-card__details"> <p><span class="margin-bottom-compactcustomimagecard">The BD Medical segment focuses on providing innovative solutions to reduce the spread of infection, advance drug delivery, improve surgical procedures and provide effective and safe medication management. Our customers include hospitals and clinics; physicians; governmental and public health agencies; healthcare workers; retail pharmacies; pharmaceutical and biotech companies.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><b><span class="margin-bottom-10px"><span class="customlabel-font">BUSINESS UNITS</span></span></b></p> <ul><li>Medication Delivery Solutions</li><li>Medication Management Solutions</li><li>Pharmaceutical Systems</li></ul> </div>   </div> </div> </div> <div class="consolidated-image-card bd-image-card__bg-grey bd-image-card__font-small bd-image-card__view-compact aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="bd-image-card__wrapper bd-image-card__container"> <img class="bd-image-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/corporate/segments/03-bd-life-sciences.jpg" alt="Doctor working on a petri dish with blue subjects in the clear goo, wearing purple gloves, mask, and eye protection."/> <div class="bd-image-card__content">  <div class="bd-image-card__heading"> BD Life Sciences </div> <div class="bd-image-card__details"> <p><span class="margin-bottom-compactcustomimagecard">The BD Life Sciences segment delivers innovative solutions from discovery to diagnosis, continually advancing science and clinical outcomes across infectious disease and cancer. Offerings include preanalytical solutions for sample management; immunology research solutions, including flow cytometry and multiomics tools; microbiology and molecular diagnostics; lab automation and informatics solutions; and differentiated reagents and assays. </span></p> <p><b><span class="margin-bottom-10px"><span class="customlabel-font">BUSINESS UNITS</span></span></b></p> <ul><li>Biosciences</li><li>Integrated Diagnostic Solutions</li></ul> </div>   </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="boardofdirectors" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="boardofdirectors" tabindex="0" class="cmp-tabs__tabpanel" data-cmp-hook-tabs="tabpanel"><div class="bd-container responsivegrid"> <div id="bd-container-59e7a44457" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__white"> <div class="bd-container__background bd-container__background-image "> <div class="cmp-container cmp-container-responsive" id="bd-container-3f8e14550f"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--smallDesktop--12 aem-Grid--largeDesktop--12 aem-Grid--smallMobile--12 aem-Grid--mobile--12 "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__heading-width aem-GridColumn--offset--smallDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--largeDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--tablet--3 aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--3 aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--3 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--mobile--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--smallMobile--0 aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--default--3 aem-GridColumn--mobile--12"> <div id="bd-container-54c2ac9407" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-product-page-heading bd-sidebar-header__bottom-padding-30px-mobile"><div></div> <div class="bd-sidebar-component__container"> <div class="component-heading">Board of Directors</div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container-spacing bd-container-flex bd-container__width-other-rhs-9col aem-GridColumn--offset--smallDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--largeDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--9 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--default--9 aem-GridColumn--mobile--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--9 aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--9 aem-GridColumn--offset--smallMobile--0 aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--mobile--12"> <div id="bd-container-0874092fe6" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-content-card bd-content-card-desktop-296 bd-content-card-desktop-3-column bd-content-card_leadership"> <div></div> <div class="bd-content-card__wrapper"> <div class="bd-content-card__card-header"> <img class="bd-content-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/headshots/bios/william-m-brown_headshot.jpg" alt="William M. Brown" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="4eef67c9-8ffc-4c3f-8b7e-40c4727fa751"/> </div> <div class="bd-content-card__card-details"> <h2 class="bd-content-card__heading"> William M. Brown </h2> <div class="bd-content-card__body"> Director </div> <div class="bd-content-card__learn-more"> <a href="/en-anz/about-bd/our-company/brown-william-m" class="bd-content-card__learn-more-link" target="_self"> <p>Learn more</p> <span class="bd-content-card__learn-more-arrow"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="bd-content-card bd-content-card-desktop-296 bd-content-card-desktop-3-column bd-content-card_leadership"> <div></div> <div class="bd-content-card__wrapper"> <div class="bd-content-card__card-header"> <img class="bd-content-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/headshots/bios/CatherineBurzik-2023_headshot.jpg" alt="Catherine M. Burzik" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="be41317d-d831-40af-833c-ff4db8616cd0"/> </div> <div class="bd-content-card__card-details"> <h2 class="bd-content-card__heading"> Catherine M. Burzik </h2> <div class="bd-content-card__body"> Director </div> <div class="bd-content-card__learn-more"> <a href="/en-anz/about-bd/our-company/burzik-catherine-m" class="bd-content-card__learn-more-link" target="_self"> <p>Learn more</p> <span class="bd-content-card__learn-more-arrow"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="bd-content-card bd-content-card-desktop-296 bd-content-card-desktop-3-column bd-content-card_leadership"> <div></div> <div class="bd-content-card__wrapper"> <div class="bd-content-card__card-header"> <img class="bd-content-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/headshots/bios/Profile_R_Carrie-Byington.jpg" alt="Dr. Carrie L. Byington" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="2572ac9a-56fe-4050-a06d-c9299337a430"/> </div> <div class="bd-content-card__card-details"> <h2 class="bd-content-card__heading"> Dr. Carrie L. Byington </h2> <div class="bd-content-card__body"> Director </div> <div class="bd-content-card__learn-more"> <a href="/en-anz/about-bd/our-company/byington-carrie" class="bd-content-card__learn-more-link" target="_self"> <p>Learn more</p> <span class="bd-content-card__learn-more-arrow"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="bd-content-card bd-content-card-desktop-296 bd-content-card-desktop-3-column bd-content-card_leadership"> <div></div> <div class="bd-content-card__wrapper"> <div class="bd-content-card__card-header"> <img class="bd-content-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/headshots/leadership-bio-thumbnail/Profile_R_BOD-eckert_thumb.png" alt="R. Andrew Eckert" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="625f0800-ad01-46f3-9443-c33087557c42"/> </div> <div class="bd-content-card__card-details"> <h2 class="bd-content-card__heading"> R. Andrew Eckert </h2> <div class="bd-content-card__body"> Director </div> <div class="bd-content-card__learn-more"> <a href="/en-anz/about-bd/our-company/eckert-r-andrew" class="bd-content-card__learn-more-link" target="_self"> <p>Learn more</p> <span class="bd-content-card__learn-more-arrow"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="bd-content-card bd-content-card-desktop-296 bd-content-card-desktop-3-column bd-content-card_leadership"> <div></div> <div class="bd-content-card__wrapper"> <div class="bd-content-card__card-header"> <img class="bd-content-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/headshots/bios/Profile_R_BOD-fraser.jpg" alt="Claire M. Fraser, Ph.D." data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="7680e379-5db8-431e-8dc3-4f0480e66b12"/> </div> <div class="bd-content-card__card-details"> <h2 class="bd-content-card__heading"> Claire M. Fraser, Ph.D. </h2> <div class="bd-content-card__body"> Director </div> <div class="bd-content-card__learn-more"> <a href="/en-anz/about-bd/our-company/fraser-claire-m" class="bd-content-card__learn-more-link" target="_self"> <p>Learn more</p> <span class="bd-content-card__learn-more-arrow"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="bd-content-card bd-content-card-desktop-296 bd-content-card-desktop-3-column bd-content-card_leadership"> <div></div> <div class="bd-content-card__wrapper"> <div class="bd-content-card__card-header"> <img class="bd-content-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/headshots/leadership-bio-thumbnail/Profile_R_BOD-henderson_thumb.png" alt="Jeffrey W. Henderson" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="8cc40ecc-f0e5-4a44-bf03-88065307a662"/> </div> <div class="bd-content-card__card-details"> <h2 class="bd-content-card__heading"> Jeffrey W. Henderson </h2> <div class="bd-content-card__body"> Director </div> <div class="bd-content-card__learn-more"> <a href="/en-anz/about-bd/our-company/henderson-jeffrey-w" class="bd-content-card__learn-more-link" target="_self"> <p>Learn more</p> <span class="bd-content-card__learn-more-arrow"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="bd-content-card bd-content-card-desktop-296 bd-content-card-desktop-3-column bd-content-card_leadership"> <div></div> <div class="bd-content-card__wrapper"> <div class="bd-content-card__card-header"> <img class="bd-content-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/headshots/leadership-bio-thumbnail/Profile_R_BOD-jones_thumb.png" alt="Christopher Jones" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="13d3291d-a059-4268-b136-c9acac8ae821"/> </div> <div class="bd-content-card__card-details"> <h2 class="bd-content-card__heading"> Christopher Jones </h2> <div class="bd-content-card__body"> Director </div> <div class="bd-content-card__learn-more"> <a href="/en-anz/about-bd/our-company/jones-christopher" class="bd-content-card__learn-more-link" target="_self"> <p>Learn more</p> <span class="bd-content-card__learn-more-arrow"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="bd-content-card bd-content-card-desktop-296 bd-content-card-desktop-3-column bd-content-card_leadership"> <div></div> <div class="bd-content-card__wrapper"> <div class="bd-content-card__card-header"> <img class="bd-content-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/headshots/leadership-bio-thumbnail/Profile_R_BOD-polen_thumb.png" alt="Tom Polen" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="a03dc963-0ec3-486b-8867-8d325fbc0e8f"/> </div> <div class="bd-content-card__card-details"> <h2 class="bd-content-card__heading"> Tom Polen </h2> <div class="bd-content-card__body"> Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President </div> <div class="bd-content-card__learn-more"> <a href="/en-anz/about-bd/our-company/polen-tom" class="bd-content-card__learn-more-link" target="_self"> <p>Learn more</p> <span class="bd-content-card__learn-more-arrow"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="bd-content-card bd-content-card-desktop-296 bd-content-card-desktop-3-column bd-content-card_leadership"> <div></div> <div class="bd-content-card__wrapper"> <div class="bd-content-card__card-header"> <img class="bd-content-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/headshots/leadership-bio-thumbnail/Profile_R_BOD-ring_thumb.png" alt="Timothy M. Ring" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="70c07a40-c765-4a13-b1bb-13b5198decd2"/> </div> <div class="bd-content-card__card-details"> <h2 class="bd-content-card__heading"> Timothy M. Ring </h2> <div class="bd-content-card__body"> Director </div> <div class="bd-content-card__learn-more"> <a href="/en-anz/about-bd/our-company/ring-timothy-m" class="bd-content-card__learn-more-link" target="_self"> <p>Learn more</p> <span class="bd-content-card__learn-more-arrow"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="bd-content-card bd-content-card-desktop-296 bd-content-card-desktop-3-column bd-content-card_leadership"> <div></div> <div class="bd-content-card__wrapper"> <div class="bd-content-card__card-header"> <img class="bd-content-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/headshots/leadership-bio-thumbnail/Profile_R_BOD-scott_thumb.png" alt="Bertram L. Scott" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="37038adf-e0b6-424a-b10a-f8149c2d1bdf"/> </div> <div class="bd-content-card__card-details"> <h2 class="bd-content-card__heading"> Bertram L. Scott </h2> <div class="bd-content-card__body"> Director </div> <div class="bd-content-card__learn-more"> <a href="/en-anz/about-bd/our-company/scott-bertram-l" class="bd-content-card__learn-more-link" target="_self"> <p>Learn more</p> <span class="bd-content-card__learn-more-arrow"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="bd-content-card bd-content-card-desktop-296 bd-content-card-desktop-3-column bd-content-card_leadership"> <div></div> <div class="bd-content-card__wrapper"> <div class="bd-content-card__card-header"> <img class="bd-content-card__image" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/headshots/bios/Joanne-Waldstreicher_headshot.png" alt=" Joanne Waldstreicher" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="608b2178-8861-4ce6-a95b-8eeeb3b39544"/> </div> <div class="bd-content-card__card-details"> <h2 class="bd-content-card__heading"> Joanne Waldstreicher </h2> <div class="bd-content-card__body"> Director </div> <div class="bd-content-card__learn-more"> <a 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aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--mobile--12"> <div id="bd-container-2bb1b9e1a8" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="text bd-text__width"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-7e0b65bf6b":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-09-17T18:33:31Z","xdm:text":"<p>BD is committed to creating an environment in which all associates feel comfortable raising concerns, seeking guidance, or asking questions without fear of retaliation or discipline.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Except as prohibited by applicable law, BD associates are obligated to report any suspected violations of laws, industry codes, the BD Code of Conduct, or BD policies in accordance with the BD Global Speaking Up Policy.</p>\r\n<p>Anyone can seek guidance or report ethics concerns in a number of ways, including the BD Ethics Helpline or via <span class=\"underline\"><b><a href=\"mailto:ethicsoffice@bd.com\" target=\"_blank\">email</a>.</b></span> The Helpline is independently operated and available anywhere in the world 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Helpline can be reached by telephone or <span class=\"underline\"><b><a href=\"https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/40856/index.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"boostedblue-font-color\">online</span></a>.</b></span> The Helpline provides translation services as needed, and reports can be made anonymously where permitted by law. BD associates can also report violations to their supervisor, management, Human Resources, the Law Group or directly to Ethics &amp; Compliance.</p>\r\n<p><span class=\"margin-bottom-zero\">BD takes all reports of violations of laws, BD policies, and ethical standards seriously and will promptly, fairly, and thoroughly investigate all such reports. BD does not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person who in good faith reports an actual or suspected violation or cooperates in BD investigations.</span></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-7e0b65bf6b" class="cmp-text"> <p>BD is committed to creating an environment in which all associates feel comfortable raising concerns, seeking guidance, or asking questions without fear of retaliation or discipline. </p> <p>Except as prohibited by applicable law, BD associates are obligated to report any suspected violations of laws, industry codes, the BD Code of Conduct, or BD policies in accordance with the BD Global Speaking Up Policy.</p> <p>Anyone can seek guidance or report ethics concerns in a number of ways, including the BD Ethics Helpline or via <span class="underline"><b><a href="mailto:ethicsoffice@bd.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a>.</b></span> The Helpline is independently operated and available anywhere in the world 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Helpline can be reached by telephone or <span class="underline"><b><a href="https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/40856/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span class="boostedblue-font-color">online</span></a>.</b></span> The Helpline provides translation services as needed, and reports can be made anonymously where permitted by law. BD associates can also report violations to their supervisor, management, Human Resources, the Law Group or directly to Ethics & Compliance.</p> <p><span class="margin-bottom-zero">BD takes all reports of violations of laws, BD policies, and ethical standards seriously and will promptly, fairly, and thoroughly investigate all such reports. BD does not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person who in good faith reports an actual or suspected violation or cooperates in BD investigations.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__grey aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="bd-container__background bd-container__background-image "> <div class="cmp-container cmp-container-responsive" id="our-company-code-of-conduct"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--smallDesktop--12 aem-Grid--largeDesktop--12 aem-Grid--smallMobile--12 aem-Grid--mobile--12 "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__heading-width aem-GridColumn--offset--smallDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--largeDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--tablet--3 aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--3 aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--3 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--mobile--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--smallMobile--0 aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--default--3 aem-GridColumn--mobile--12"> <div id="bd-container-423f0c8e1b" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-product-page-heading bd-sidebar-header__bottom-padding-20px-mobile"><div></div> <div class="bd-sidebar-component__container"> <div class="component-heading">BD Code of Conduct</div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid aem-GridColumn--offset--smallDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--largeDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--7 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--mobile--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--7 aem-GridColumn--default--7 aem-GridColumn--tablet--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--smallMobile--0 aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--mobile--12"> <div id="bd-container-e5e939659a" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="text"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-bb3aa7f0ba":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-04-11T10:08:11Z","xdm:text":"<p>The BD Code of Conduct sets the foundation for how we behave at BD. Our value “We do what is right” is the cornerstone of our Code. To do what is right, we follow the laws, rules, and company policies that apply to us. We also follow the highest ethical standards, even when there’s no specific law or policy. Our Code provides guidance and resources to help us follow through on these ethical standards and protect our reputation.</p>\r\n<p>Everyone at BD—from directors to officers and associates—must follow our Code. It applies equally to everyone, no matter their position or level. BD associates receive information and training about the Code, and other policies in several ways, including periodic communications and trainings. Associates can access detailed information on our expectations through our intranet and on our ethics and compliance mobile app.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/ga-assets/en-au/document/policy/ethics-and-compliance/code-of-conduct-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"file-icon\"></span>Code of Conduct</a></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-bb3aa7f0ba" class="cmp-text"> <p>The BD Code of Conduct sets the foundation for how we behave at BD. Our value “We do what is right” is the cornerstone of our Code. To do what is right, we follow the laws, rules, and company policies that apply to us. We also follow the highest ethical standards, even when there’s no specific law or policy. Our Code provides guidance and resources to help us follow through on these ethical standards and protect our reputation.</p> <p>Everyone at BD—from directors to officers and associates—must follow our Code. It applies equally to everyone, no matter their position or level. BD associates receive information and training about the Code, and other policies in several ways, including periodic communications and trainings. Associates can access detailed information on our expectations through our intranet and on our ethics and compliance mobile app. </p> <p><a href="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/ga-assets/en-au/document/policy/ethics-and-compliance/code-of-conduct-english.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span class="file-icon"></span>Code of Conduct</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__white aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="bd-container__background bd-container__background-image "> <div class="cmp-container cmp-container-responsive" id="bd-container-a1d29edcf7"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--smallDesktop--12 aem-Grid--largeDesktop--12 aem-Grid--smallMobile--12 aem-Grid--mobile--12 "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__heading-width aem-GridColumn--offset--smallDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--largeDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--tablet--3 aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--3 aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--3 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--mobile--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--smallMobile--0 aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--default--3 aem-GridColumn--mobile--12"> <div id="bd-container-8c6991af66" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-product-page-heading bd-sidebar-header__bottom-padding-20px-mobile"><div></div> <div class="bd-sidebar-component__container"> <div class="component-heading">Message from our Chairman, CEO and President</div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__width-other-rhs-9col aem-GridColumn--offset--smallDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--largeDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--9 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--default--9 aem-GridColumn--mobile--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--9 aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--9 aem-GridColumn--offset--smallMobile--0 aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--mobile--12"> <div class="bd-container__background bd-container__background-image "> <div class="cmp-container cmp-container-default" id="bd-container-1880ad6ec1"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--9 aem-Grid--tablet--9 aem-Grid--smallDesktop--9 aem-Grid--default--9 aem-Grid--largeDesktop--9 aem-Grid--smallMobile--12 aem-Grid--mobile--12 "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--default--9 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--9 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--9 aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--9 aem-GridColumn--mobile--12"> <div id="bd-container-56ef566ba7" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-testimonial bd-testimonial__scale-down-image bd-ethics-compliance__testimonial bd-testimonial__description-width-461-448"> <div class="bd-testimonial__container "> <div class="bd-testimonial__container-wrapper"> <div> <div class="bd-policy__content-description bd-ethics__content-description"> <div class="bd-testimonial__content-policy-message"> <img alt="quote-icon" class="bd-testimonial__image bd-ethics_img" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/images/headshots/bios/our-company-ethics-policy-message.png" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="f3b21a51-10d4-4c0f-bb5e-feca158c0510"/> </div> <div class="bd-testimonial__content-wrapper"> <div class="bd-testimonial__content-body bd-ethics__content-body"> <p><span class="margin-bottom-20px">We work in the most dynamic and consequential industry in the world. The products we make today are a vital part of the global healthcare system,<br /> and we have the capability to change even more lives in the future as we work together to fulfill our Purpose of <i>advancing the world of health™</i>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span class="margin-bottom-20px">Our Purpose comes with enormous responsibility, and how we deliver on this promise is just as important as what we ultimately accomplish. The answer can be found in The BD WAY the values, mindset, and leadership commitments that surround our Purpose and in one value in particular: "We do what is right." This is the foundation of our Code of Conduct, which guides every decision we make, every action we take, and every interaction we have with our customers, our business partners, our communities, and each other. This includes speaking up when we have concerns and seeking help when we have questions.</span><br /> </p> <p>Our Code of Conduct provides direction on how we must behave in any scenario, and it applies to all of us, equally. Nothing is more essential to our success than doing the right thing; by familiarising yourself with the Code of Conduct, you'll be taking an important step in helping us fulfill our Purpose and potential the right way-The BD WAY.</p> <p> </p> </div> <div class="bd-testimonial__author bd-ethics__author"> <div><b>—</b> <p><b>Tom Polen</b>, Chairman, CEO and President</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-video-and-subtitles bd-page__ethics bd-page__play-buttton"> <div></div> <div class="bd-video-and-subtitles__container"> <div class="bd-video-and-subtitles__video-container"> <video-js data-video-id="6317476353112" data-account="81909694001" data-player="rxDeY9XEJ" data-embed="default" data-application-id class="bd-video-and-subtitles__video" id="bd-video-and-subtitles__video" controls vjs-fluid></video-js> <div class="bd-video-and-subtitles__subtitles-container"> <div class="bd-video-and-subtitles__dropdown-select-wrapper"> <div 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aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--smallMobile--0 aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--none aem-GridColumn--default--3 aem-GridColumn--mobile--12"> <div id="bd-container-dff73d9a9e" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-product-page-heading bd-sidebar-header__bottom-padding-20px-mobile"><div></div> <div class="bd-sidebar-component__container"> <div class="component-heading">Our program</div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-text__width aem-GridColumn--offset--smallDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--largeDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--7 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--smallMobile--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--mobile--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--7 aem-GridColumn--default--7 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We do not tolerate actions or behaviors that are inconsistent with our values or violate the BD Code of Conduct or applicable laws and regulations. All BD associates are responsible for reinforcing our ethics and compliance culture and sustaining our reputation as a company dedicated to quality and integrity. We encourage and expect everyone at BD to speak up by asking questions, raising concerns, seeking guidance, and reporting actual or suspected violations of laws, our Code of Conduct, our policies, or our high ethical standards. This requirement extends to all associates, vendors, and other third parties working on our behalf.</p>\r\n<p>The BD Values further strengthen our culture of ethics and compliance and guide how we hold ourselves accountable to our shareholders and stakeholders.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>We do what is right.</li>\r\n<li>We thrive on innovation and demand quality.&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li>We are all accountable.&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li>We learn and improve every day.&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li>We help each other be great.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span class=\"margin-bottom-zero\"><br>\r\nUnder the oversight of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors,&nbsp;BD’s global Ethics &amp; Compliance function seeks to ensure that BD has a comprehensive compliance program that is designed to prevent and detect wrongdoing and continuously encourages lawful and ethical conduct.&nbsp; BD’s Senior Vice President &amp; Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer leads the&nbsp;global Ethics &amp; Compliance function and along with the BD Ethics &amp; Compliance Committee, which is comprised of members of BD’s executive leadership team, oversees these activities to ensure effective operation and enforcement of BD’s global Ethics &amp; Compliance program. The program is integrated into our global business operations. We evaluate the effectiveness of our program and adapt it periodically to ensure it is appropriately tailored to address the risks inherent in our global business.</span></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-f8e6c31601" class="cmp-text"> <p>At BD, we are committed to a strong ethics and compliance culture. We do not tolerate actions or behaviors that are inconsistent with our values or violate the BD Code of Conduct or applicable laws and regulations. All BD associates are responsible for reinforcing our ethics and compliance culture and sustaining our reputation as a company dedicated to quality and integrity. We encourage and expect everyone at BD to speak up by asking questions, raising concerns, seeking guidance, and reporting actual or suspected violations of laws, our Code of Conduct, our policies, or our high ethical standards. This requirement extends to all associates, vendors, and other third parties working on our behalf.</p> <p>The BD Values further strengthen our culture of ethics and compliance and guide how we hold ourselves accountable to our shareholders and stakeholders.</p> <ul><li>We do what is right.</li><li>We thrive on innovation and demand quality. </li><li>We are all accountable. </li><li>We learn and improve every day. </li><li>We help each other be great.</li></ul> <p><span class="margin-bottom-zero"><br /> Under the oversight of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, BD’s global Ethics & Compliance function seeks to ensure that BD has a comprehensive compliance program that is designed to prevent and detect wrongdoing and continuously encourages lawful and ethical conduct. BD’s Senior Vice President & Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer leads the global Ethics & Compliance function and along with the BD Ethics & Compliance Committee, which is comprised of members of BD’s executive leadership team, oversees these activities to ensure effective operation and enforcement of BD’s global Ethics & Compliance program. The program is integrated into our global business operations. We evaluate the effectiveness of our program and adapt it periodically to ensure it is appropriately tailored to address the risks inherent in our global business.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="bd-container__background bd-container__background-image "> <div class="cmp-container cmp-container-responsive" id="bd-container-c66b2f1df0"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--smallDesktop--12 aem-Grid--largeDesktop--12 aem-Grid--smallMobile--12 aem-Grid--mobile--12 "> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid bd-container__heading-width aem-GridColumn--offset--smallDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--largeDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--tablet--3 aem-GridColumn--largeDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--mobile--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 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class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-5429907306-item-41b59dbf30-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title "> Antibribery & Anticorruption </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </div> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-5429907306-item-41b59dbf30-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-5429907306-item-41b59dbf30-button"><div class="container responsivegrid"> <div id="container-41b59dbf30" class="cmp-container"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--smallDesktop--12 "> <div class="text bd-text__width aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--offset--smallDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--9 aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-23ecc9a50d":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-02-20T09:46:23Z","xdm:text":"<p>Acting with integrity is critical to ensuring our success and protecting our reputation as we strive to advance the world of health. Associates and external business partners must conduct their activities in full compliance with all applicable antibribery and anticorruption laws, including local laws and industry codes in the countries where BD operates, as well as laws with cross‐border implications such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Strong, long-term relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), healthcare organisations (HCOs), and government officials (GOs) help us better understand our customers and their patients’ needs. Through collaboration, we continue to develop high-quality products and teach people about their safe and effective use. These relationships must be based on the highest ethical standards. <b>We must ensure that such interactions do not involve bribery, corruption, or other improper behavior.</b> For these reasons, we do not offer, promise, provide, authorise, or accept improper payments, and we record all payments accurately. It’s critical that we avoid even the appearance of trying to bribe someone.</p>\r\n<p>The Ethics &amp; Compliance function provides resources to regional and local country management to enhance their anticorruption and compliance business practices. This includes incorporating compliance requirements into existing business practices and advising local management on anticorruption compliance-related issues.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-23ecc9a50d" class="cmp-text"> <p>Acting with integrity is critical to ensuring our success and protecting our reputation as we strive to advance the world of health. Associates and external business partners must conduct their activities in full compliance with all applicable antibribery and anticorruption laws, including local laws and industry codes in the countries where BD operates, as well as laws with cross‐border implications such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act. </p> <p>Strong, long-term relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), healthcare organisations (HCOs), and government officials (GOs) help us better understand our customers and their patients’ needs. Through collaboration, we continue to develop high-quality products and teach people about their safe and effective use. These relationships must be based on the highest ethical standards. <b>We must ensure that such interactions do not involve bribery, corruption, or other improper behavior.</b> For these reasons, we do not offer, promise, provide, authorise, or accept improper payments, and we record all payments accurately. It’s critical that we avoid even the appearance of trying to bribe someone.</p> <p>The Ethics & Compliance function provides resources to regional and local country management to enhance their anticorruption and compliance business practices. This includes incorporating compliance requirements into existing business practices and advising local management on anticorruption compliance-related issues.</p> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="bd-container-64813cce3f" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-5429907306-item-fb7c1ebeb5":{"@type":"bd-com/components/accordion/item","dc:title":"Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Organisations, and Government Officials"}}" id="accordion-5429907306-item-fb7c1ebeb5"> <div class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-5429907306-item-fb7c1ebeb5-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-5429907306-item-fb7c1ebeb5-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title "> Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Organisations, and Government Officials </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </div> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-5429907306-item-fb7c1ebeb5-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-5429907306-item-fb7c1ebeb5-button"><div class="container responsivegrid"> <div id="container-fb7c1ebeb5" class="cmp-container"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--smallDesktop--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--none aem-GridColumn--offset--smallDesktop--0 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--smallDesktop--9 aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-e8a372bacd":{"@type":"bd-com/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-04-09T08:18:55Z","xdm:text":"<p>BD holds the value that “We do what is right” and is fully committed to upholding the highest ethical standards set forth by all government regulatory bodies and all industry codes surrounding conduct engaging HCPs and HCOs.</p>\r\n<p>We comply with all applicable laws and regulations that govern the interactions between medical technology companies and healthcare professionals, healthcare organisations and government officials in the many countries in which we do business.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>In addition to our Code, BD has a set of global policies and standards, including our Global Standards for Interactions with Healthcare Providers, Health Care Organisations and Government Officials, which are designed to provide associates clear guidance on how to do what is right in the context of their work for BD.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>BD has also adhered to various industry codes, including those of <a href=\"https://www.advamed.org/compliance-ethics/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"underline\"><b>AdvaMed</b></span></a>, <b><a href=\"https://apacmed.org/our-work/legal-ethics-compliance/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"underline\">APACMed</span></a></b>, <span class=\"underline\"><a href=\"https://www.medtecheurope.org/resource-library/medtech-europe-code-of-ethical-business-practice/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>MedTech Europe</b></a></span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<b><span class=\"underline\"><a href=\"https://www.mecomed.com/ethical-practices/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mecomed</a>.</span></b></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-e8a372bacd" class="cmp-text"> <p>BD holds the value that “We do what is right” and is fully committed to upholding the highest ethical standards set forth by all government regulatory bodies and all industry codes surrounding conduct engaging HCPs and HCOs.</p> <p>We comply with all applicable laws and regulations that govern the interactions between medical technology companies and healthcare professionals, healthcare organisations and government officials in the many countries in which we do business. </p> <p>In addition to our Code, BD has a set of global policies and standards, including our Global Standards for Interactions with Healthcare Providers, Health Care Organisations and Government Officials, which are designed to provide associates clear guidance on how to do what is right in the context of their work for BD. </p> <p>BD has also adhered to various industry codes, including those of <a href="https://www.advamed.org/compliance-ethics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span class="underline"><b>AdvaMed</b></span></a>, <b><a href="https://apacmed.org/our-work/legal-ethics-compliance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span class="underline">APACMed</span></a></b>, <span class="underline"><a href="https://www.medtecheurope.org/resource-library/medtech-europe-code-of-ethical-business-practice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>MedTech Europe</b></a></span> and <b><span class="underline"><a href="https://www.mecomed.com/ethical-practices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mecomed</a>.</span></b></p> </div> </div> <div class="bd-container responsivegrid aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="bd-container-1534296e1c" class="cmp-container bd-container__simple-image "> <div class="bd-image-grid-3-col"> <section class="bd-image-grid__container-bottom bd-image-grid__container"> <ul class="bd-image-grid-3-col__ul"> <li> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.advamed.org/compliance-ethic"> <img class="bd-image-grid__img" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/logos/associations/advamed-logo.png" alt="" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="90fa16f9-4c4b-4df6-939c-1cf769e8671b"/> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="https://apacmed.org/our-work/legal-ethic"> <img class="bd-image-grid__img" src="/content/dam/bd-assets/bd-com/en-us/logos/associations/Apacmed.png" alt="" data-trackable="true" data-aem-asset-id="b677f88f-9439-470c-a8c0-35af892ecfe7"/> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" 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