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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

ETHIBONDSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-241-0434 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-241-0434 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-241-0434. Primary manufacturer part number: ETHIBOND.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 12
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
  • Needle Design Designation: RETENTION
  • Color: GREEN
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-241-0434, 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, Inc. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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: DZ.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-241-0434
Primary Part NumberETHIBOND
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
Immediate Container Quantity12
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Needle Design DesignationRETENTION
ColorGREEN
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container3
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator2
MaterialPLASTIC POLYESTER SUTURE
Unit Package Quantity36
Length20.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueDZ
Verified Substitutes 12
6515-01-240-8686 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-241-0435 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-388-4995 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-391-9709 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-392-0179 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-392-0181 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-392-0189 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-535-2363 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-603-6501X412H INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-01-603-7870X890H INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
ETHIBOND Ethicon, Inc (USA)
3X406 Ethicon, Inc (USA)
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6515-01-388-4995INTERCHANGEABLE
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6515-01-391-9709INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-241-0434?

NSN 6515-01-241-0434 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-241-0434?

NSN 6515-01-241-0434 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: ETHIBOND (Ethicon, Inc), 3X406 (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-241-0434?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-01-241-0434: 6515-01-240-8686, 6515-01-241-0435, 6515-01-388-4995 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of ETHIBOND?

Key specifications for ETHIBOND: Immediate Container Quantity: 12; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE; Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED; Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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