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Operational for more than 100 years, ETHICON is a global medical device company that offers a range of surgical stitches. It develops and markets surgical products for use in general surgeries. The company specializes in the manufacturing of devices that are used for wound management, women's health care and cardiovascular surgeries. It operates through engineering, operations, information management, sales, marketing, finance, and research and development departments. The company is a part of Johnson & Johnson, which is one of the world's leading manufacturers of health care products. ETHICON serves clients in more than 50 countries and employs over 8,000 people at various worldwide locations.

Centocor Ortho Biotech specializes in the development and manufacturing of biomedicines. The company develops products for the treatment of immune-related diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and crohn s disease. It also provides products for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis and psoriasis. The company operates a charitable giving program. It offers online information on various issues for caregivers, patients and health care professionals. Centocor Ortho Biotech is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.

Bausch & Lomb is the eye health company, dedicated to perfecting vision and enhancing life for consumers throughout the world. Its core businesses include soft and rigid gas permeable contact lenses and lens care products, as well as ophthalmic surgical and pharmaceutical products. Founded in 1853, the company is headquartered in Rochester, N.Y. Bausch & Lomb s 2004 revenues were $2.2 billion, and it employs approximately 12,400 people worldwide. The company s products are available in more than 100 countries. Bausch & Lomb s Vision Care business manufactures and markets some of the world s most comprehensive lines of eye care products.