Cork staff informed of Johnson & Johnson's intent to separate orthopaedics business DePuy Synthes

Healthcare conglomerate said the transaction would take place in the next 18 to 24 months 

DePuy Synthes / Johnson & Johnson manafacturing facility at Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, Ireland. - Picture; David Creedon

Staff at the Cork branch of Johnson & Johnson's orthopaedics subsidiary DePuy Synthes have been informed of its parent company's intent to separate it into a standalone business. 

The healthcare giant said it plans to separate DePuy in the next 18 to 24 months, marking Johnson & Johnson's second major spinoff since 2023.