9 Johnson & Johnson inventions that changed life as we know it

In honor of National Inventors Day, we’re celebrating just a few of the countless innovations the company has pioneered over the years—staples that are now ubiquitous in households and hospitals alike.

February 9, 2017

February 9, 2017

9 Johnson & Johnson Inventions That Changed Life as We Know It

When you’ve been innovating for over 135 years …

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Johnson & Johnson's new museum at its world headquarters in New Jersey

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