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Bard Closes Sale of Endoscopic Assets

Murray Hill, NJ – October 01, 2004 – C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE-BCR) today announced that it has completed the previously announced transaction to sell certain assets of its Endoscopic Technologies division to Conmed Corporation (NASDAQ-CNMD), for $80 million, subject to post-closing adjustment.

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

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