C. R. Bard Marks Centennial in 2007.Employees Celebrate by Performing 100 Acts of Kindness Throughout the Year MURRAY HILL Murray Hill may refer to one of the following places:
Since 1907, Bard has been developing innovative medical technologies that have become cornerstones of modern healthcare. Charles Russell Bard, an importer of French silks, founded the company that bears his name after a bout of urinary discomfort prompted him to try Gomenol, a medication refined from eucalyptus trees and manufactured in France. Impressed with the results, he obtained exclusive U.S. distribution rights to the product, and soon expanded his offerings to include many other urological products. Today, C. R. Bard, Inc. is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies in the fields of vascular, urology urology Medical specialty dealing with the urinary system and male reproductive organs. It traces its origin to medieval lithologists, itinerant healers who specialized in surgical removal of bladder stones. , oncology and surgical specialty surgical specialty A specialty of health care in which interventions constitute a significant component of Pt management Examples OB/GYN, ophthalmology, ENT, surgery–cardiothoracic, colorectal, general, neurologic, orthopedic, plastic, urology. products, employing approximately 9,400 people in over 20 countries around the world. Bard has pioneered such devices as the Foley catheter Fo·ley catheter n. A catheter held in the bladder by an inflatable balloon. Foley catheter A two-channel catheter with a balloon on the bladder end of one channel. , the heart-pacing catheter, the arterial prosthesis prosthesis (prŏs`thĭsĭs): see artificial limb. prosthesis Artificial substitute for a missing part of the body, usually an arm or leg. and the angioplasty catheter. "As a leading medical technology company, we've always believed we should strengthen the wellness of our communities and help improve the quality of life of people around the world," commented Tim Ring, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "This culture of caring has been a hallmark of our organization for 100 years, and there's no better way to celebrate our centennial than by practicing our values." C. R. Bard, Inc. (www.crbard.com), headquartered in Murray Hill, N.J., is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies in the fields of vascular, urology, oncology and surgical specialty products. |
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