BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents for healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public. It is focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in New Jersey, it employs some 29,000 associates in more than 50 countries.