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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

8690HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-603-6965 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-603-6965 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-6965. Primary manufacturer part number: 8690H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Length: 30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Size Designator: 0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • Needle Design Designation: CUTICULAR
  • Color: BLUE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polypropylene Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-6965, 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 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-603-6965
Primary Part Number8690H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
Length30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Size Designator0
SterilitySTERILE
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Needle Design DesignationCUTICULAR
ColorBLUE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
MaterialPLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 5
No Item Name Available
5340-01-032-811232063 INTERCHANGEABLE
Disk,solid,plain
Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
5330-01-119-4152 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
3040-01-432-567678504 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,piston
Hampton Hydraulics, Llc. Dba Great Bend Industries Div Hampton Hydraulics, Llc.
5935-01-593-243432063 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Sandel Avionics, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6515NCM127297 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
8690H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
32063 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
8690H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-225-2025SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
5340-01-032-8112INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK,SOLID,PLAIN
32063
5330-01-119-4152INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
3040-01-432-5676INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,PISTON
78504
5935-01-593-2434INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
32063

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-603-6965?

NSN 6515-01-603-6965 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-603-6965?

NSN 6515-01-603-6965 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 6515NCM127297 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 8690H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), 32063 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 8690H (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-603-6965?

There are 5 known substitutes for 6515-01-603-6965: 6515-01-225-2025, 5340-01-032-8112, 5330-01-119-4152 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8690H?

Key specifications for 8690H: Length: 30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Size Designator: 0; Sterility: STERILE; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE NONABS PLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SZ 0 30IN L B2 3/8 CIR RVS DA ARMED 36S IN. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-603-6965 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-603-6965 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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