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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

8976HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-604-2022 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-604-2022 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-2022. Primary manufacturer part number: 8976H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • End Type: DOUBLE ARMED
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
  • Color: BLUE
  • Needle Design Designation: CARDIOVASCULAR
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: TAPERCUT
  • Size Designator: 3-0
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-2022, 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. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-604-2022
Primary Part Number8976H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
End TypeDOUBLE ARMED
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
ColorBLUE
Needle Design DesignationCARDIOVASCULAR
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleTAPERCUT
Size Designator3-0
SterilitySTERILE
Length36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
MaterialPLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 4
No Item Name Available
1680-00-635-071131934 INTERCHANGEABLE
Actuator,electromechanical,rotar
Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance
5310-01-257-6735319-35 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
Chicago Faucet Co the
6515-01-446-9719319.35 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stylus,cleaning
Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8976H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
31935 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
6515NCM127195 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
8976H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-139-9087SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
1680-00-635-0711INTERCHANGEABLE
ACTUATOR,ELECTROMECHANICAL,ROTAR
31934
5310-01-257-6735INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
319-35
6515-01-446-9719INTERCHANGEABLE
STYLUS,CLEANING
319.35

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-604-2022?

NSN 6515-01-604-2022 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 6515-01-604-2022?

NSN 6515-01-604-2022 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 8976H (Ethicon, Inc), 31935 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 6515NCM127195 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 8976H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-604-2022?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6515-01-604-2022: 6515-01-139-9087, 1680-00-635-0711, 5310-01-257-6735 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8976H?

Key specifications for 8976H: End Type: DOUBLE ARMED; Special Features: REPLACEMENT NSN FOR 6515-01-139-9087; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE NONABS PLASTIC POLYESTER SZ 3-0 36IN L 1/2 CIR DA ARMED 36S IN; Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-604-2022 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-604-2022 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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