COLUMBUS, Neb.- A leading medical technology company announced its plans to invest more than $35 million and add approximately 50 new jobs at its facility in Columbus.

Becton Dickinson is investing in an expansion in prefilled flush syringe manufacturing, production lines, product innovation, and operational efficiencies. 

BD says prefilled flush devices are used in hospitals around the country as part of catheter care to help prevent catheter-related complications. 

"BD PosiFlush™ Syringes are essential to everyday patient care for keeping catheters clear and safely delivering medications," said Eric Borin, worldwide president of BD Medication Delivery Solutions. "Our latest investments boost U.S. production capacity and reinforce our commitment to a reliable supply for health care providers and the patients they serve."

In 2017, BD completed a $60 million, 69,000-square-foot expansion of its Columbus facility, establishing it as one of the largest plastic molding plants in the world.

According to BD, the Columbus site employed 2,100 people last year.