Ethicon by Johnson & Johnson – Over a Century of Surgical Innovation

Founded in 1915 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has been a global leader in surgical sutures, wound closure, and advanced surgical solutions for over a century. Originally renowned for catgut, silk, and nylon sutures, Ethicon’s innovations, including eyeless needled sutures, have revolutionized surgical procedures by minimizing tissue damage and improving patient outcomes.

Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, and Cincinnati, Ohio, Ethicon operates globally, providing healthcare professionals with a comprehensive portfolio of surgical tools, devices, and materials. Through strategic acquisitions and the integration of Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Mentor, Acclarent, and NeuWave Medical, Ethicon has expanded its expertise across endosurgery, tissue repair, and implant technologies.

Ethicon Products:

• Evicel / Evarrest: Fibrin sealants for hemostasis

• Surgicel: Absorbable hemostats for surgical bleeding

• Surgifoam: Absorbable gelatin sponges or powders for bleeding control

• Harmonic: Advanced surgical shears

• Enseal: Tissue sealers

• Endopath: Electrosurgery probes and trocars

• Megadyne: Tissue dissectors, electrosurgical generators, smoke evacuators

• Proximate: Skin staplers and linear cutters

• Stratafix: Tissue control devices

• Vicryl: Coated surgical sutures

• Dermabond: Topical skin adhesives

• Physiomesh & Proceed/Prolene: Surgical mesh products

• Gynecare: Uterine and pelvic meshes and slings

• Biopatch: Protective infection control disks

• Endopouch Retriever: Specimen retrieval bags

Ethicon continues to advance surgical care worldwide, combining innovative technology, clinical expertise, and a legacy of excellence to improve outcomes for patients and empower healthcare professionals.