ETHICON, a global medical device company, has been a leader in surgical sutures (stitches) for more than 100 years. Today, we have expanded our expertise into wound management, women´s health, and cardiovascular surgery. We have four business units that operate separately under the ETHICON umbrella, yet share the synergy of being not only part of ETHICON, but of Johnson & Johnson, the world´s most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of healthcare products.

ETHICON enjoys a reputation for developing quality products to enhance the lives of patients and for providing outstanding service to customers. Headquartered in Somerville, New Jersey, ETHICON presently conducts business in 50 countries and employs approximately 9,000 employees in its various worldwide locations.