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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

X423HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-388-4995 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-388-4995 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-388-4995. Primary manufacturer part number: X423H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Needle Nominal Length: 1.400 INCHES IN
  • Size Designator: 2-0
  • Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYESTER SUTURE
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 12
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyester Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-388-4995, 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 16 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.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-388-4995
Primary Part NumberX423H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
SterilitySTERILE
Needle Nominal Length1.400 INCHES IN
Size Designator2-0
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL
MaterialPLASTIC POLYESTER SUTURE
Immediate Container Quantity12
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
ColorGREEN
Needle Design DesignationGENERAL CLOSURE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Unit Package Quantity12
Length30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6515-01-240-8686 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-241-0434 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-241-0435 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
X423H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
ETHIBOND Ethicon, Inc (USA)
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6515-01-391-9709INTERCHANGEABLE
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X424H

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-388-4995?

NSN 6515-01-388-4995 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 6515-01-388-4995?

NSN 6515-01-388-4995 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: X423H (Ethicon, Inc), ETHIBOND (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-388-4995?

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

What are the specifications of X423H?

Key specifications for X423H: Sterility: STERILE; Needle Nominal Length: 1.400 INCHES IN; Size Designator: 2-0; Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL. 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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