Form: EFFECT

Notice of Effectiveness

December 17, 2014

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Notice of Effectiveness

Effectiveness Date: December 17, 2014 5:00 P.M.
Form: S-4
CIK: 0000010795
Company Name: BECTON DICKINSON & CO
File Number: 333-199830