Is a medical devices company, founded in the year 1887 and started its business life first by producing sterile surgical sutures, joining the J & J group of companies in 1949.

Ethicon is a Johnson&Johnson company, developing innovative surgical products for laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures. The main products include cardiovascular surgery, general surgery, breast surgery, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, wound closure, stapling, biosurgery and ligation.