Catgut
Our heritage

Our heritage
Why Johnson & Johnson once had an entire team of glassblowers
The company debuted its iconic catgut sutures in June of 1887, cementing its reputation as a healthcare innovator—and these unexpected artisans played a pivotal role.
Our heritage

Our heritage
Stitch in time: 18 fascinating facts about the history of sutures
From their use in Ancient Egypt (really!) to later innovations like topical skin adhesives, sutures have a long history of saving lives—a story Johnson & Johnson’s been part of since the 1800s.