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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

8725HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-604-1805 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-604-1805 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-1805. Primary manufacturer part number: 8725H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
  • Length: 24.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Size Designator: 5-0
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Color: BLUE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-1805, 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 15 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. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-604-1805
Primary Part Number8725H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Length24.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SterilitySTERILE
Unit Package Quantity36
Size Designator5-0
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
ColorBLUE
End TypeDOUBLE ARMED
Immediate Container Quantity36
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Needle Design DesignationCARDIOVASCULAR
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
MaterialPLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 9
No Item Name Available
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
31890 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
8725H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
6515NCM127155 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
8725H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-213-9483SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
1680-00-397-4939INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE ASSEMBLY,DUST,
31890
5940-00-557-1629INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
MS25036-149
5940-00-636-5590INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
0S022454
5996-01-055-6207INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER,RADIO FREQUENCY
977401-1
2510-01-179-2533INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE,AIR CLEANER MOUNTING
7N5202
6145-01-297-4822INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,RADIO FREQUENCY
142C977Y01
5355-01-526-3401INTERCHANGEABLE
KNOB
31890
5940-01-670-6899INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
4299955

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-604-1805?

NSN 6515-01-604-1805 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 6515-01-604-1805?

NSN 6515-01-604-1805 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 31890 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 8725H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), 6515NCM127155 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 8725H (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-604-1805?

There are 9 known substitutes for 6515-01-604-1805: 6515-01-213-9483, 1680-00-397-4939, 5940-00-557-1629 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8725H?

Key specifications for 8725H: Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE; Length: 24.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Sterility: STERILE; Unit Package Quantity: 36. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-604-1805 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-604-1805 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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