Davis and Geck

Davis & Geck was a pioneering medical device company specializing in the development and manufacture of surgical sutures and wound closure products. Founded in 1909, the company became a global leader in the surgical supply market, introducing numerous innovations in synthetic and absorbable suture materials. It operated for many years as a division of American Cyanamid before undergoing a series of acquisitions by American Home Products, Tyco International, and eventually becoming part of Medtronic. The brand is historically significant for its contributions to sterile surgical techniques and materials science in healthcare. Its legacy products, such as the Dexon suture line, set industry standards for performance and safety in the operating room.