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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-242-2340 |
| Primary Part Number | EITHILON |
| Item Name | Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Ethicon, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE |
| Needle Design Designation | CUTICULAR |
| Immediate Container Quantity | 12 |
| Color | BLACK |
| Quantity Within Each Immediate Container | 1 |
| Strand Fiber Arrangement | MONOFILAMENT |
| Armed Suture Needle Point Style | REVERSE CUTTING EDGE |
| Length | 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| Successor | 6515-01-612-8307 |
| HAZMAT | No |
NSN 6515-01-242-2340 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-242-2340 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: EITHILON (Ethicon, Inc), 664G (Ethicon, Inc).
There is 1 known substitute for 6515-01-242-2340: 6515-01-612-8307. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
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.