C.R. Bard

CR Bard History

Founded by Charles R. Bard in 1907, CR Bard began as a New York City firm that imported a drug used to treat pain and discomfort in the urinary tract. The company was incorporated officially in 1923 and was sold just three years later to Edson L. Outwin and John F. Willits. Outwin and Willits soon expanded the CR Bard line to include catheters. The Foley catheter was created by CR Bard researchers in 1934 and represented a significant step forward for urinary tract patients.

In 1948, Bard moved its corporate headquarters from New York City to the city of Summit, New Jersey. Six years later, in 1954, the first arterial prosthesis was developed by Bard scientists. The company soon began packaging its Foley catheters in sterile materials and, in 1960, developed the first latex balloon catheter. These advances helped to cement Bard's position as one of the leading medical product companies in the United States.

Bard made its initial public offering of stock in 1963. In 1968, the company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Sales for Bard topped $1 billion in 1994. The company acquired the company Lutonix in 2012 and added the Lutonix line of products, including drug-coated balloon catheters for angioplasties, to its inventory. Bard was acquired by Becton Dickinson, more commonly known as BD, for $24 billion in 2017. The company's name was officially changed from CR Bard to Bard at this time.

As part of the BD family of medical care companies, Bard continues to lead and innovate in the field of urinary catheters and medical solutions. Bard medical supplies are in demand throughout the healthcare industry because they deliver reliable results for patients and medical professionals.

At CIA Medical, we carry over 4,000 Bard medical supplies and products to serve our customers better. Our Bard medical products include stents, mesh hernia repair kits, catheters, infusion sets and other supplies used in hospitals, clinics and nursing centers. We work with our customers to ensure the best and most practical solutions for all types of medical facilities. This commitment to top-notch customer service and an array of more than 50,000 in-stock products can help your medical facility to maintain adequate supplies of all the most important items needed for outstanding patient care.

Bard Medical Products from CIA Medical

At CIA Medical, we offer an extensive lineup of products from Bard Medical. The Bard medical products we carry include Bardex catheters, Bard infusion sets and many other items that can help your hospital or medical facility operate more efficiently. Here are some of the most requested and popular Bard Care products we offer at CIA Medical:

• Bard catheters: Bard catheters encompass a wide range of products that are used in the hospital and skilled nursing care environments. Healthline defines catheters as hollow and flexible tubes used to drain urine from the bladder. Bardex Lubricath catheters, Foley catheters and other types of catheters are needed to manage issues with bladder control or with other urinary tract functions. CIA Medical carries an extensive range of Bard catheters to suit the needs of your facility.
• Bardex catheters: Bardex catheters include the Bardex Lubricath line of Foley catheters, which Drugs.com defines as a tube specifically designed to drain urine. These Bard medical products are also known as indwelling urinary catheters because they extend directly into the bladder.
• Bard mesh: Bard mesh products are used for hernia repairs and offer tension-free performance. Constructed of monofilament polypropylene, these Bard mesh products are available in pre-shaped configurations that can provide pain relief and support for the patients you treat at your facility. Bard mesh products available from CIA Medical are an outstanding choice for your hospital, clinic or private practice.
• Bard infusion sets: Bard infusion sets, including the MiniLoc infusion system, are used to deliver fluids and medications directly into the bloodstreams of patients. These Bard infusion sets are used to provide hydration, medication and other fluids to patients in hospital and clinical settings.
• Bard Huber needles: Huber needles from Bard are used to provide access to chemotherapy ports. Bard Huber needles are hollow and feature a beveled tip that offers greater safety and improved performance for delivering chemo drugs safely and effectively.
• Bardex Lubricath catheters: Bardex catheters are designed to provide added help with controlling infections and promoting better urinary tract health for patients in your facility. Bardex Lubricath catheters are designed with infection control systems that include hydrogel and anti-infection coatings. These Bardex catheters may feature pre-connection to compatible drainage bags or may require connection in the healthcare setting.
• Bard stents: The experts at WebMD state that stents are small tubes that can expand to clear arteries and to allow blood to flow more easily through these blood vessels. Bard stents are trusted and used throughout the medical industry to clear plaque by compacting it closer to the walls of the blood vessels. Bard stents are a great choice for these procedures and provide reliable performance for your patients.
• Bard drain bags: Bard drain bags work with Bard catheters to remove urine safely and discreetly. These Bard drain products are preferred by medical professionals because of their overall performance and reliability.
• Bard PowerLoc port access kits: Bard PowerLoc port access kits are designed to provide sterile and safe access to ports that have been implanted to deliver medications or fluids. These PowerLoc kits are designed to provide added help for busy medical professionals by combining all necessary components into one easy-to-use and store PowerLoc kit.
• Bard MiniLoc safety infusion sets: Bard MiniLoc safety infusion sets are a popular choice for MiniLoc systems are among the most popular Bard infusion set options thanks to their small size and low profile. These Bard infusion sets are designed with convenience and safety in mind.
• Bard Foley catheter trays: Foley catheter trays from Bard combine all the necessary elements for applying Foley catheters to patients. These Bard Care products offer greater convenience and ease of use for your medical technicians, which can ensure the best results and the best patient experience in your facilities.
• Bard biopsy instruments: The Mayo Clinic defines a biopsy as the surgical removal of a small sample of tissue or cells for evaluation in a laboratory. These procedures are often used to diagnose cancer or other conditions that can affect specific parts of the body. Bard biopsy instruments are part of the Bard Care lineup and are key Bard medical supplies for oncology departments and for your facility's diagnostic team.
• Bard urine specimen kits: Urine is often collected to perform diagnostic tests and to determine the medical condition of patients. Bard urine specimen kits offer all the necessary components for these testing procedures in one place, which can make these CR Bard kits a valuable addition to your diagnostic supplies.

If you are looking for Bard stents, Bard drain bags or other Bard medical supplies, CIA Medical can deliver affordable and effective solutions for your needs. We serve hospitals, clinics and private practices with the best array of services for all your current and future medical supply requirements.

Major Product Lines from CR Bard

Bard medical products include a wide range of innovative systems and devices that can help your medical staff to perform more effectively in the clinical or hospital environment. These devices are used in vascular procedures, urinary tract treatments and many other areas of your facility. Bard Medical solutions include the following areas of expertise:

• Intermittent catheters: Bard intermittent catheters are available in coated and uncoated varieties and are used primarily for draining the bladder of urine. These catheters must be inserted and removed periodically to allow the bladder to drain. Bard Medical intermittent catheters are valued by healthcare professionals for their reliability and their overall ease of use.
• Incontinence solutions: Bard also offers a wide range of incontinence solutions that include various sizes of Foley catheters, drain bags and other systems. These systems can go from hospital to nursing facility to home for maximum flexibility in treating patients in these settings.
• Foley catheters: Foley catheters from Bard are trusted and reliable solutions for draining urine safely and cleanly. CR Bard was the originator of the Foley catheter and continues to innovate and advance the development of this essential device to assist patients and medical professionals in the healthcare environment.
• Prostate health: Prostate health is a key area of development at Bard Medical. Prostate health product lines include radiofrequency ablation, brachytherapy and prostate biopsy products that will allow fast diagnosis and treatment for this part of the body.
• Skin and wound care: Skin and wound care products from Bard are used in emergency rooms and urgent care facilities across the country and around the world.
• Biopsy: Bard biopsy products are used to obtain and collect tissue samples for evaluation in laboratory conditions. These Bard medical supplies are valuable additions to your facility's inventory and can deliver reliable and valuable information for diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions.
• Patient temperature management: Patient monitoring and temperature management is necessary to protect patients against the effects of fevers and other abnormal temperature conditions. The monitoring products available from Bard can help your staff members to keep an eye on patients and to check recorded temperatures and readings on a regular basis. These Bard medical products are essential.
• Dilation: Bard dilation catheters are used in a variety of procedures in the operating room or other clinical environment. These balloon catheters from Bard can be configured to provide relief from urethral blockages, to induce labor safely and for many other procedures that require the removal of blockages in the bloodstream or other areas of the body.
• Bard-Parker blades: Bard-Parker blades are used in tissue separation and for many other activities that require the use of a scalpel. These blades and handles are available from CIA Medical and are essential equipment for operating rooms and other areas of your facility in which surgical procedures are performed.
• Infusion therapies: Infusion therapy solutions from Bard and BD include infusion systems, catheter guidance systems, IV administration sets, software and interoperability solutions that can streamline the process of administering these essential therapies in the hospital or clinical setting. Infusion therapy is an essential part of modern medical practice. Bard and BD make it easier for your healthcare professionals to manage these tasks effectively.

Working with CIA Medical is an excellent way to obtain the Bard medical products your facility needs to serve its patients in the most effective way. CIA Medical offers an exceptional selection of products from CR Bard and more than 5,000 other manufacturers, which ensures that we will have the right products in stock for your requirements. Our team is committed to the highest standards of customer service and will go the extra mile to provide you with the right solutions for all of your current and ongoing medical supply needs.

Bard Videos

BD and Bard maintain a video gallery on the company's website. Bard videos can also be found on the BD YouTube channel. These videos typically offer added information on the products and capabilities of the products produced by Bard Medical. They may also provide step-by-step instructions on the appropriate use of products manufactured by Bard under the oversight of BD. Here are some of the most informative videos available on Bard products and processes.

• In Better Together: BD and Bard, company leaders discuss the pending acquisition of Bard by BD. The reasons for the purchase and the benefits expected from this addition to the BD corporate lineup are also discussed in this 2017 video.
• The video AllPoints Dressing Change System Instructional Video offers a step-by-step guide and demonstration of the proper techniques for changing dressings safely and properly. The use of the AllPoints Dressing Change System is explained fully to promote the proper use of these useful kits.

In an independently produced video, the Bard ADVANCE Foley Tray System is examined and evaluated. The video outlines the contents of the Foley Tray System and the appropriate way to use these systems in the healthcare setting. These and other Bard videos on the BD website and on YouTube are valuable educational resources for healthcare professionals. For nurses and technicians who must use Bard products every day during the course of their duties, these videos are a great way to learn more about the best ways to provide care for patients.

Contacting CR Bard

Bard's parent company, BD, is headquartered at 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey and can be reached at 201-847-6800. Bard continues to maintain its headquarters at 730 Central Avenue, Murray Hill, New Jersey. The company can be reached by telephone at 908-277-8000. Bard Care is the center for urology and critical care manufacturing and is located at 8195 Industrial Boulevard in Covington, New Jersey. This division of BD and Bard can be reached by telephone at 1-800-243-3315 or by email at bard.care@crbard.com.

As part of the BD family of medical companies, Bard can be reached on BD's social media sites. These include BD's presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Touching base with the company on these forums can often assist you in obtaining fast and accurate answers about the lineup of Bard products available through BD.

CIA Medical Delivers Bard Medical Supplies for You

If your facility could use a reliable source for BD and Bard medical supplies, CIA Medical offers the products you need at prices your facility can afford. We can provide white-glove delivery services on request and can provide you with guidance and support in ordering the right supplies for your facility. Our team can even special-order items for you, which can significantly expand the number of products available from CIA Medical. We offer fast and free quotes and work with you to make sure you receive the right products for your needs. Call us today at 312-275-5850 to learn more. You can also sign up for an account with us by visiting us online. We look forward to the chance to serve you.