Surgical Sutures Companies

Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson) partners with Microsoft for digital surgery solutions: In January 2023, Ethicon, a leading player in the sutures market, announced a partnership with Microsoft to develop and implement advanced digital surgery solutions. This collaboration aims to leverage Microsoft's Azure cloud platform and AI capabilities to improve surgical workflow, optimize suture usage, and enhance patient outcomes

Medtronic acquires Aligned Bio for its innovative barbed suture technology: In December 2023, Medtronic, another major player in the market, acquired Aligned Bio for its proprietary barbed suture technology, known as BARB®. This technology features tiny barbs along the suture thread that anchor tissue more effectively, potentially reducing tissue trauma and shortening surgical times.

CONMED Corporation expands its suture portfolio with the launch of new absorbable sutures: In November 2023, CONMED, a prominent manufacturer of medical devices, introduced its new line of absorbable sutures, the CONMED BIOFLEX™ sutures. These sutures are made from a blend of polyglycolic acid and tri-lactic acid, offering optimal strength, handling, and knot security for various surgical procedures.

Stryker partners with DemeTech Corporation for advanced suture dispensing systems: In October 2023, Stryker, a global medical technology leader, announced a partnership with DemeTech Corporation to integrate DemeTech's suture dispensing systems into Stryker's surgical instrument portfolio. This collaboration aims to streamline suture management during surgeries, improving efficiency and reducing waste.

• Covidien


• Ethicon US, LLC. (Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.)


• Braun Melsungen AG


• Smith & Nephew


• Integra Lifesciences


• Peter Surgical


• Internacional farmaceutica


• CONMED CORPORATION


• Sutures India Pvt. Ltd.