Becton, Dickinson and Company Profile: A Medical Technology Overview
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The provided text is an extensive Wikipedia entry detailing Becton, Dickinson and Company, commonly known as BD, an American multinational medical technology company. The article outlines the company's history, current business segments—specifically BD Medical, BD Life Sciences, and BD Interventional—and its financial status, providing annual revenue and net income data. Additionally, the source summarizes BD's environmental and social track record, and a significant portion is dedicated to documenting past health and safety issues and multiple product recalls, including incidents involving syringes and IV devices. It further mentions significant corporate acquisitions and legal settlements related to anti-competitive behavior.