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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

8684GSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-604-2966 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-604-2966 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-2966. Primary manufacturer part number: 8684G.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
  • Color: BLUE
  • Needle Design Designation: CUTICULAR
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
  • Sterility: STERILE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-2966, 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 10 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-604-2966
Primary Part Number8684G
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
ColorBLUE
Needle Design DesignationCUTICULAR
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator3-0
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
MaterialPLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 3
No Item Name Available
5940-00-504-4703MS25036-104 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Sae International Dba Sae International
5330-00-585-559576X6113 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
Garlock Sealing Technologies Llc Dba Garlock Sealing Technologies Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
31893 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
8684G Ethicon, Inc (USA)
8684G PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
PROLENE Ethicon, Inc (USA)
6515NCM127157 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-153-5924SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
5940-00-504-4703INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
MS25036-104
5330-00-585-5595INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
76X6113

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-604-2966?

NSN 6515-01-604-2966 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 6515-01-604-2966?

NSN 6515-01-604-2966 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 31893 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 8684G (Ethicon, Inc), 8684G (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), PROLENE (Ethicon, Inc), 6515NCM127157 (Defense Medical Standardization Board).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-604-2966?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6515-01-604-2966: 6515-01-153-5924, 5940-00-504-4703, 5330-00-585-5595. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8684G?

Key specifications for 8684G: Special Features: REPLACEMENT NSN FOR 6515-01-153-5924 AND 6515-01-153-4759.; Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT; Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE; Color: BLUE. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-604-2966 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-604-2966 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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