Becton's Less-Invasive Blood Collection Device Receives FDA Clearance.

Published Date: 09 Dec 2023

Becton Dickinson announced on Thursday that the FDA had approved their finger-prick blood collection device, which may offer a less invasive alternative for certain frequently requested laboratory tests.

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