Ethicon by Johnson & Johnson: Advancing Surgical Innovation Since 1915. Ethicon, a subsidiary of the renowned Johnson & Johnson corporation, has been a pioneering force in the field of surgical innovation since its inception in 1915. Originally founded in Edinburgh, Scotland. Ethicon quickly gained recognition for its manufacturing, packaging, and sterilization of catgut, silk, and nylon sutures. Recognizing the potential for expansion and diversification, Johnson & Johnson acquired Merson’s company in 1947, renaming it Ethicon Suture Laboratories, which later became Ethicon Inc. This strategic move allowed Ethicon to further expand its product line and cement its position as a leader in surgical sutures and wound closure products. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, and Cincinnati, Ohio, Ethicon operates globally, providing innovative surgical tools, sutures, and mesh products to healthcare professionals worldwide. With a rich history spanning over a century, Ethicon has been at the forefront of advancements in surgical sutures and wound closure devices, commanding a significant market share both in the United States and internationally. Ethicon’s commitment to innovation and improving patient outcomes led to the development of eyeless needled sutures, revolutionizing surgical procedures by minimizing tissue damage. This groundbreaking invention exemplifies Ethicon’s dedication to driving positive change in the medical field. Throughout its history, Ethicon has continually evolved and expanded its capabilities. In 1992, Ethicon Endo-Surgery emerged as a separate corporate entity, focusing on cutting-edge endosurgical technology. In subsequent years, Ethicon made strategic acquisitions, including Mentor, a renowned breast implant manufacturer, Acclarent, a leader in ear, nose, and throat technology, and NeuWave Medical, further solidifying its position as a comprehensive provider of innovative medical solutions. In 2013, Ethicon merged Ethicon Endo-Surgery back into its core operations, streamlining its efforts to deliver comprehensive surgical solutions under one unified brand. Today, Ethicon continues to leads the way in surgical innovation, leveraging its extensive expertise and global reach to improve patient care and redefine the possibilities in surgical procedures. With a legacy rooted in the pioneering spirit and unwavering dedication, Ethicon by Johnson & Johnson remains committed to advancing the practice of surgery, empowering healthcare professionals, and ultimately enhancing the lives of patients worldwide.

Ethicon Products:

Evicel/Evarrest – Fibrin sealants

• Surgicel – Absorbable hemostats to manage surgical bleeding.
• Surgifoam – Absorbable gelatin sponge or powder intended for hemostatic use by applying to a bleeding surface.
• Harmonic – Surgical shears.
• Enseal – Tissue sealers.
• Endopath – Electrosurgery probes and other surgical tools including trocars.
• Megadyne – Surgical tools (i.e. tissue dissector, electrosurgical generator, electrosurgical smoke evacuators).
• Proximate – Skin staplers and surgical tools (i.e. linear cutters).
• Stratafix – Tissue control devices.
• Vicryl – Coated sutures.
• Dermabond – Topical skin adhesives.
• Physiomesh – Mesh device.
• Proceed/Prolene – Surgical mesh products.
• Gynecare – Uterine and pelvic meshes and slings.
• Biopatch – Protective disk – infection control dressing.
• Endopouch Retriever – Specimen retrieval bag.