A Long History of Technological Innovation

More than one hundred years ago, Charles Russell Bard began research for the treatment of urinary discomfort. This led to the development of the first balloon catheter in cooperation with Dr. Frederick E.B. Foley. Clinicians embraced the Foley Catheter, one of many innovations developed by C. R. Bard, Inc.

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