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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

PROLENESuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-604-1811 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-604-1811 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-1811. Primary manufacturer part number: PROLENE.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER
  • Needle Design Designation: CARDIOVASCULAR
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • Color: BLUE
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
  • Sterility: STERILE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-1811, 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 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-604-1811
Primary Part NumberPROLENE
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Needle Design DesignationCARDIOVASCULAR
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
ColorBLUE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
SterilitySTERILE
Length30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Size Designator3-0
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
MaterialPLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6515-01-235-6078
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 4
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
5940-00-113-81840001591879 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Daimler Truck North America Llc
1680-00-326-616831892 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,torque Actuato
Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance
4330-01-104-258831892 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screen,filter
Leroi International Inc Dba Compair Leroi
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
PROLENE Ethicon, Inc (USA)
8832H Johnson Johnson Medical SAS (FRA)
6515NCM127158 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
31892 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
8832H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6515-01-235-6078 Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
5940-00-113-8184INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
0001591879
1680-00-326-6168INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,TORQUE ACTUATO
31892
4330-01-104-2588INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREEN,FILTER
31892

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-604-1811?

NSN 6515-01-604-1811 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 6515-01-604-1811?

NSN 6515-01-604-1811 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: PROLENE (Ethicon, Inc), 8832H (Johnson Johnson Medical SAS), 6515NCM127158 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 31892 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 8832H (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-604-1811?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6515-01-604-1811: 6515-01-235-6078, 5940-00-113-8184, 1680-00-326-6168 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of PROLENE?

Key specifications for PROLENE: Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE NONABS CARDIO PLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SZ 3-0 30IN L B3 1/2 CIR 36S IN; Needle Design Designation: CARDIOVASCULAR; Special Features: REPLACEMENT NSN FOR 6515-01-235-6078. 13 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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