EPA eyes Sandy medical device maker’s use of carcinogenic gas

BD Medical Systems’ use of the odorless, flammable gas is causing concern because of new data about its ability to cause cancer after prolonged exposures.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Josh Carson, senior materials manager at BD Medical Systems in Sandy, discusses the BD Insyte Autoguard pro shielded IV catheter with blood control technology that is meant to be more comfortable when inserted in the arm during a tour of the manufacturing process on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

EPA eyes Sandy medical device maker’s use of carcinogenic gas

BD Medical Systems’ use of the odorless, flammable gas is causing concern because of new data about its ability to cause cancer after prolonged exposures.

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