MURRAY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2004--C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE:BCR) announced today that, at its September 2004 board meeting, the Board of Directors elected Judith A. Reinsdorf, 40, to the position of Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective October 11, 2004. Judith replaces Nadia J. Bernstein, who recently retired from the Company.

Prior to joining Bard, Judith served as Vice President and Corporate Secretary of Tyco International Ltd., since 2003. Before joining Tyco, she held the position of Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Pharmacia Corporation, and Chief Legal Counsel, Corporate of the Monsanto Company. Judith began her career with Crowell & Morning in Washington, D.C. She earned a B.A. degree in political science from the University of Rochester, and a J.D. degree from Cornell Law School.

"Judy's background in the healthcare business sector will serve Bard very well," said Bard Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Timothy M. Ring. "She is a valuable addition to our management team, and we look forward to the benefit of her experience and insight."

C. R. Bard, Inc., (www.crbard.com) headquartered in Murray Hill, New Jersey, is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing health care technologies in the fields of vascular, urology and surgical specialty products.

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