The BD Plastipak™ Syringe – For 60 years. For the world. For generations to come.

The BD Plastipak™ disposable syringe is celebrating its 60^th birthday this year! For six decades, this practical, plastic disposable syringe has been aiding patients and healthcare workers worldwide, saving numerous lives in the process. From polio to HIV/AIDS and from diabetes to COVID-19, this syringe has served the world of medical care with distinction.

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BD Plastipak™ Syringe history

It all began with the invention of polypropylene in the 1950s, a development that was leveraged by BD to produce this syringe. Production of this syringe began in 1961, at the BD plant in Canaan, Connecticut. It is now produced at several BD sites worldwide, a testament to its global appeal.

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Still popular today

A series of innovative firsts in design, sterility and manufacturing over the last 60 years have ensured that the BD Plastipak™ Syringe remains extremely popular even today. 

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