B. Braun offers products designed to help prevent medication errors, needlesticks, and infections—while providing reliable IV therapy from bag to patient within the surgery center, EMS, oral/dental as well as a leader in renal therapy, reverse osmosis systems. Designed and tested from the start to ensure the highest quality, functionality and reliability, B. Braun IV components give you the added confidence that your systems will work together seamlessly offering patient and provider safety and sustainable health solutions.
B. Braun was the first company to recognize the risks posed to patients by medical products containing diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) more than four decades ago. We are the only supplier offering a full line of IV solution and irrigation containers not made with DEHP or PVC. By choosing products not made with DEHP or PVC, you can help eliminate potential toxic chemicals that could affect your patients, your staff and the environment. When it comes to recycling, we let design lead the way. Our packaging development teams around the world use paper-based materials, rigid and flexible plastics, metals and glass when designing with recycling in mind. We look at the whole life cycle of the packaging – from its purpose to its impact on the environment.
B. Braun is the only supplier to offer a focused portfolio of IV administration, secondary, extension and specialty IV sets not made with DEHP or PVC, protecting healthcare providers, patients and the environment.
Needleless connectors offer a safe way to access IV lines without the use of a needle, designed to reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries. B. Braun offers a variety of needleless connector devices available as stand-alone connectors or connectors incorporated into extension sets.
B. Braun offers versatility across care settings for its Space portfolio. A stackable design enables 16 pumps to be efficiently placed in limited space environments, like the OR and ICU, and the Perfusor® Space® Syringe Pump (with Software U) has been cleared for medical air and ground transport. The Space® Infusion System is a complete infusion portfolio solution including large volume, syringe and PCA modalities. B. Braun offers a large volume pump and a syringe pump with the same hardware architecture and user interface and identical drug library and infusion management software.
Introcan Safety Family of IV Catheters offers a full line of gauge sizes and configurations, including blood control, all with fully automatic passive safety.
B. Braun is a proud sponsor of the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) and the Association for Vascular Access (AVA).
B. Braun is committed to the safety and effectiveness of regional anesthesia by offering products that are high quality and designed to improve outcomes and workflow for regional anesthesia procedures.
B Braun is a leader in renal therapy, water treatment solutions, patient and provider safety, and sustainable health solutions. Our innovative product design can lead to lower total cost of ownership, and we are committed to process improvement through our eco-friendly dialysis products. B Braun is focused on provider safety and better outcomes for patients, and our renal experts are dedicated to adding value and helping expand your team’s capabilities. B Braun’s Renal Portfolio Includes:
B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) is a leader in smart infusion therapy and safe and effective pharmacy products, patient and provider safety, and sustainable health solutions. Our purpose is to help providers constantly improve patient satisfaction and outcomes. With products and services created to help healthcare professionals focus on what matters most—their patients—we’re uniquely positioned to help health systems succeed now and in the future. B. Braun is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®. The Group of Companies in North America employs 8,500 people at over 30 locations across North America.
B. Braun's story begins in 1839 when Julius Wilhelm Braun established a small pharmacy in Melsungen, Germany. Initially focusing on producing medical instruments and pharmaceuticals, the company laid the foundation for its future as a leader in healthcare innovation.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, B. Braun expanded its product range and began to explore new areas of medical technology. In 1908, the company introduced its first syringe, marking the beginning of its commitment to developing innovative medical devices.
Throughout the 20th century, B. Braun continued to grow and expand its operations globally. In 1921, the company established its first international subsidiary in France, laying the groundwork for its global presence. Over the decades, B. Braun expanded into new markets across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond.
During the post-war period, B. Braun experienced significant growth and diversification. In the 1950s, the company introduced its first infusion solution, revolutionizing patient care and establishing itself as a leader in infusion therapy. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, B. Braun expanded its product portfolio to include anesthesia products, surgical instruments, and dialysis equipment, further solidifying its position in the healthcare industry.
In the 1980s and beyond, B. Braun continued to innovate and expand its range of healthcare solutions. In 1983, the company introduced the Aesculap® division, specializing in surgical instruments and implants. In the following decades, B. Braun launched groundbreaking products such as the Vista® Basic Infusion Pump and the Space® Infusion Pump System, setting new standards for patient care and safety.
With over 180 years of history behind it, B. Braun remains at the forefront of medical technology and innovation. The company's products are used in healthcare facilities around the world, helping healthcare professionals deliver safe, effective, and efficient care to their patients.
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