PartsTable TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

790GSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-00-823-7841 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
Verified by PartsTable
NSN 6515-00-823-7841 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-823-7841. Primary manufacturer part number: 790G.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.013 INCHES IN
  • Needle Nominal Length: 0.406 INCHES IN
  • Size Designator: 6-0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
  • Material Document and Classification: FED STD 66 FED STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE AND AISI 420 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE AND SAE 51420 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE NEEDLE
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Comp 420 and Steel Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-823-7841, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (No Item Name Available) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-00-823-7841
Primary Part Number790G
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusACTIVE
Needle Nominal Diameter0.013 INCHES IN
Needle Nominal Length0.406 INCHES IN
Size Designator6-0
SterilitySTERILE
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Material Document and ClassificationFED STD 66 FED STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE AND AISI 420 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE AND SAE 51420 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE NEEDLE
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Immediate Container TypeDOUBLE PACKET, HEAT SEALED
ColorNATURAL
Unit of Issue Cube0.011 CUBIC FEET
MaterialSTEEL COMP 420 AND STEEL NEEDLE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data3 CLASS AND B TYPE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Immediate Container Quantity12
End TypeDOUBLE ARMED
MaterialCHROMIC GUT SUTURE
Diameter0.108 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Unit Package Quantity12
Length1.500 FEET NOMINAL FT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 12
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Suture,absorbable,surgical
6515-00-204-8923802H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-00-207-8056S114H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-00-233-3928S112H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Suture,absorbable,surgical
6515-00-728-1172G122H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-00-728-1948812H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-00-764-1615G173H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-00-783-6949803H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
790G Ethicon, Inc (USA)
790G PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
GGS00812 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
B790 Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6515-00-191-6516SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
6515-00-204-8912SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
6515-00-204-8923SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
802H
6515-00-207-8056SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
S114H
6515-00-233-3928SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
S112H
6515-00-689-9351SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
6515-00-728-1172SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
G122H
6515-00-728-1948SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
812H
6515-00-764-1615SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
G173H
6515-00-783-6949SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
803H
6515-00-845-6189SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
S111H
6515-00-931-6653SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-823-7841?

NSN 6515-00-823-7841 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-00-823-7841?

NSN 6515-00-823-7841 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 790G (Ethicon, Inc), 790G (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), GGS00812 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), B790 (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-823-7841?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-00-823-7841: 6515-00-191-6516, 6515-00-204-8912, 6515-00-204-8923 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 790G?

Key specifications for 790G: Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.013 INCHES IN; Needle Nominal Length: 0.406 INCHES IN; Size Designator: 6-0; Sterility: STERILE. 21 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
PartsTable Design LLC · partstable.com