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      FINAL PROMO- Why Johnson & Johnson Once Had an Entire Team of Glassblowers- Glassblowers Furnace
      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
      Early Sutures
      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.