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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

EITHILONSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-242-2340 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-242-2340 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-242-2340. Primary manufacturer part number: EITHILON.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Unit Package Quantity: 12
  • Size Designator: 2-0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SUTURE
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyamide Nylon Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-242-2340, 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-242-2340
Primary Part NumberEITHILON
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
Unit Package Quantity12
Size Designator2-0
SterilitySTERILE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SUTURE
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Needle Design DesignationCUTICULAR
Immediate Container Quantity12
ColorBLACK
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6515-01-612-8307
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
EITHILON Ethicon, Inc (USA)
664G Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6515-01-612-8307 Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-242-2340?

NSN 6515-01-242-2340 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 6515-01-242-2340?

NSN 6515-01-242-2340 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: EITHILON (Ethicon, Inc), 664G (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-242-2340?

There is 1 known substitute for 6515-01-242-2340: 6515-01-612-8307. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of EITHILON?

Key specifications for EITHILON: Unit Package Quantity: 12; Size Designator: 2-0; Sterility: STERILE; Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED. 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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