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Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)BDX · Medical DevicesFranklin Lakes, United States

72% matchPublicAI 5/100 ▼Green 5/100 ▼

Operating globally, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is a prominent enterprise focused on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of a broad spectrum of medical technology. This includes essential medical supplies, sophisticated devices, advanced laboratory equipment, and critical diagnostic products. Its extensive customer base comprises healthcare providers, clinical institutions, medical researchers, pharmaceutical firms, and the general public around the world. The BD Medical division delivers a comprehensive suite of products primarily focused on medication management and drug delivery. This encompasses a variety of intravenous (IV) access solutions, such as peripheral and advanced catheters, central lines, acute dialysis catheters, and related vascular care items including needle-free connectors and closed-system drug transfer devices. It also provides essential injection equipment like hypodermic syringes, needles, anesthesia trays, enteral syringes, and sharps disposal systems. Additionally, this segment develops integrated systems for IV medication and infusion therapy, medication compounding workflow, automated dispensing, and supply chain optimization. Specialized products for diabetes management, including pen needles, along with prefillable drug delivery systems, are also key offerings. BD Life Sciences focuses on diagnostic and research tools, offering products for specimen and blood collection. This segment supplies automated systems for culturing blood and tuberculosis, molecular testing, microorganism identification, and drug susceptibility analysis. It also provides liquid-based cytology systems, rapid diagnostic assays, microbiology laboratory automation, and plated media. Furthermore, it offers advanced solutions for cell analysis, including fluorescence-activated cell sorters and analyzers, antibodies, kits, and reagent systems. These are crucial for single-cell gene expression analysis, as well as for clinical oncology, immunological, and transplantation diagnostics and monitoring. Finally, the BD Interventional segment delivers specialized products for surgical and interventional procedures. Its portfolio includes solutions for hernia and soft tissue repair, biological and bioresorbable grafts, and biosurgery, alongside other surgical products. This segment also addresses surgical infection prevention, provides a range of surgical and laparoscopic instrumentation, offers peripheral intervention products, and supplies urology and critical care devices. Established in 1897, the company maintains its headquarters in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

ICU Medical, Inc., operating globally through its subsidiaries, is a medical technology firm that specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of devices for both infusion therapy and critical care. Their extensive product line for infusion therapy encompasses: Needlefree Connectors: Such as the MicroClave, MicroClave Clear, and NanoClave brands. Catheter Maintenance & Disinfection: Including Neutron patency devices and SwabCap/SwabTip disinfecting caps. Hemodialysis Solutions: Like Tego connectors and ClearGuard HD antimicrobial caps. Hazardous Drug Handling: With closed system transfer devices (ChemoClave, ChemoLock) and the Diana compounding system for safe preparation. They also provide a comprehensive range of intravenous (IV) solutions, diluents, and irrigation fluids, available in diverse packaging options like flexible containers and pour bottles. These include common formulations such as sodium chloride, dextrose, balanced electrolytes, lactated ringer's, mannitol, and sterile water, alongside specialized irrigation solutions like acetic acid and glycine. In medication management, ICU Medical offers sophisticated infusion pumps, including the Plum 360 and LifeCare PCA brands. Its advanced ICU Medical MedNet software enhances medication safety by integrating smart pumps with hospital electronic health records (EHRs), asset tracking, and alarm notification platforms. Accompanying professional services are also provided. For critical care environments, their portfolio features: Hemodynamic Monitoring: Systems like Cogent 2-in-1 and CardioFlo. Cardiac Output & Oximetry: TDQ, OptiQ, and TriOx catheters. Blood Pressure Transducers: Such as Transpac. Blood Sampling Systems: Including the SafeSet closed blood sampling and conservation systems. The company distributes its products to a wide spectrum of healthcare providers, including acute care hospitals, wholesalers, ambulatory clinics, and various alternate site facilities such as outpatient clinics, home healthcare services, and long-term care centers. Established in 1984, ICU Medical maintains its headquarters in San Clemente, California.

Hollister IncorporatedMedical DevicesIreland

68% match

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois. The company develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products worldwide for ostomy, continence, wound, and critical care markets.

Terumo Corporation is a global enterprise dedicated to the development, manufacturing, and distribution of a wide array of medical products and equipment. Its comprehensive operations are structured across three primary divisions: the Cardiac and Vascular Company, the Medical Care Solutions Company, and the Blood and Cell Technologies Company. The Cardiac and Vascular Company focuses on cardiovascular and neurovascular interventions. Its product portfolio encompasses a variety of devices, including angiographic guidewires, catheters, introducer sheaths, vascular closure devices, PTCA balloon catheters, coronary stents, and self-expanding peripheral stents, alongside advanced intravascular ultrasound systems and imaging catheters. This division also develops specialized devices for treating cerebral aneurysms, such as coils, stents, and intrasaccular devices, as well as embolization systems, aspiration catheters, and clot retrievers for ischemic stroke. Furthermore, it supplies critical components for cardiac surgery, including oxygenators and cardio-pulmonary bypass systems, in addition to artificial vascular and stent grafts. The Medical Care Solutions Company addresses a broad spectrum of general medical and patient care needs. Offerings include essential medical supplies like syringes, infusion and syringe pumps, infusion lines, I.V. solutions, peritoneal dialysis fluids, and products for pain management and nutritional support, as well as adhesion barriers. This segment also produces consumer health monitoring devices such as blood glucose monitoring systems, disposable needles for pen-injectors, insulin patch pumps, blood pressure monitors, and digital thermometers. Moreover, it provides contract manufacturing services for pharmaceutical companies, specializing in prefilled syringes and devices like prefillable syringes and needles for pharmaceutical packaging. Finally, the Blood and Cell Technologies Company concentrates on products and systems for blood and cell management. Its offerings span blood bags, component collection systems, automated blood processing systems, pathogen reduction systems, centrifugal apheresis systems, and advanced cell expansion systems. Established in 1921, the company was initially known as Sekisen Ken-onki Corporation before adopting its current name, Terumo Corporation, in October 1974. Terumo Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

B Medical SystemsMedical EquipmentLuxembourg

66% match

B Medical Systems is a global manufacturer and distributor of medical-grade devices, specializing in medical refrigeration, blood management, and vaccine cold chain equipment. Headquartered in Hosingen, Luxembourg, the company has a worldwide presence across more than 170 countries.

Nipro Corporation, along with its affiliated companies, operates across three primary business divisions: medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical packaging. The company's Medical Device sector is dedicated to the development, production, and distribution of an extensive selection of disposable medical products. These offerings encompass specialized items for renal treatment, interventional procedures and anesthesia, injection and infusion therapies, dialysis, cardiopulmonary support, diabetes management, and cell culture applications. This division also markets products associated with artificial organs, as well as generic and kit-based medical supplies. Within its Pharmaceutical division, Nipro delivers innovative pharmaceutical combination products, such as dual chamber bags, pre-filled syringes, and half-type kits. It further extends its services through contract manufacturing for orally administered medications, injectable solutions, and topical preparations. The Pharma Packaging segment is focused on providing a comprehensive array of glass packaging solutions. This includes vials, ampoules, syringes, cartridges, and glass tubes. Additionally, this division manufactures glass forming machinery, glass bulbs for vacuum flasks, and various other essential pharmaceutical packaging components, such as rubber stoppers. An 'Other' business activity involves the provision of thermostable enzymes, which are vital for clinical chemistry applications. Nipro also offers business management services. Established in Osaka, Japan, in 1947, Nipro Corporation now serves a wide international customer base, spanning Japan, the Americas, Europe, and other regions across Asia.