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Innovation

Innovation
Sutures: The iconic Johnson & Johnson invention that revolutionized medicine
To commemorate the month that the company first listed sutures in its 1887 inventory book, we’re unspooling fun facts about the ubiquitous medical innovation.
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.