History
Cousin’s unique expertise in the design and manufacture of surgical implants is the result of nearly two centuries of innovation and international development.
1848
Louis Cousin established a linen twisting company, laying the foundation for our textile expertise.
1870
Cousin began its braiding activity.
1947
Cousin became the first company in Europe to industrially manufacture continuous polyamide yarn.
1989
A major medical breakthrough: the design and manufacture of the first artificial ligament, marking Cousin's entry into the field of textile surgical implants.
1994
Launch of the visceral surgery division with the first parietal reinforcement implant for the treatment of inguinal hernias.
1995
Creation of Cousin Biotech
2000
Cousin is registered in the United States with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
2007
A revolution in spinal surgery with Intraspine®, an innovative implant dedicated to preserving lumbar mobility.
2008
Inauguration of new cleanrooms (ISO 8 to ISO 6 standards), ensuring production excellence.
2008
Establishment of Contract Manufacturing Division
2008
First participation as an exhibitor at MEDICA, showcasing our contract manufacturing expertise to the global medical device industry.
2009
First manufacture of spinal band sold to a European customer
2012
Major innovation: 4D Mesh®, a semi-resorbable parietal reinforcement implant.
2014
First American customer for Contract Manufacturing, with a textile spinal band project.
2014
Acquisition of Cousin by François Tortel and François Henin.
2015
First-time exhibitor at OMTEC (Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference), highlighting our CDMO contract manufacturing expertise.
2017
Advancing orthopedic care: launch of an adjustable cortical fixation system for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
2018
Veterinary innovation: launch of our first ligament dedicated to veterinary surgery.
2018
Cousin Biotech becomes Cousin: a new identity reflecting our global ambition.
2019
Turenne Groupe acquires a stake in the company.
2021
Recognized excellence: Cousin is designated a laureate of the "France Relance" initiative.
2023
Strategic expansion with the integration of PlantTech Medical and the launch of our first VBT (Vertebral Body Tethering) cords.
2024
Expansion to the United States: opening of our sales office in Chicago
2025
Cousin is expanding its line of implants for spinal surgery with the C DISC® cervical disc prosthesis
2025
Creation of a subsidiary in the USA for Contract Manufacturing