J & J is a healthcare company with a focus on consumer health, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Their mission is to improve the health and wellness of people worldwide.
Founded in 1886 by Robert Wood Johnson I, James Wood Johnson, and Edward Mead Johnson
Introduced first commercial first aid kit in 1888
Launched Acuvue, a soft disposable contact lens in 1988
Acquired Pfizer Consumer Healthcare in 2006
Recalled over-the-counter medicines in 2010 due to quality and manufacturing issues
Acquired Actelion, a Swiss biotech company in 2017
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A brand of adhesive bandage that is used to cover small cuts and injuries
A pain reliever and fever reducer that is used to treat mild to moderate pain
A soft disposable contact lens
J&J is a healthcare company that focuses on consumer health, medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
Some of J&J's most popular products include Band-Aid, Tylenol and Acuvue contact lenses.
The 2010 J&J recall was caused by quality and manufacturing issues with over-the-counter medicines.
J&J's competitors include Pfizer, Novartis and Merck & Co.
The mission of J&J is to improve the health and wellness of people worldwide.