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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

8681GSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-612-4837 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-612-4837 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-612-4837. Primary manufacturer part number: 8681G.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Unit Package Quantity: 12
  • Size Designator: 5-0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 12
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-612-4837, 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 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. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-612-4837
Primary Part Number8681G
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Unit Package Quantity12
Size Designator5-0
SterilitySTERILE
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Immediate Container Quantity12
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
MaterialPLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
Needle Design DesignationPLASTIC SURGERY
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
ColorBLUE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 5
No Item Name Available
3040-00-288-2655NW21925 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8681G Ethicon, Inc (USA)
8201857 Anspec Pty Ltd (AUS)
6515NCM128435 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
237130 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-153-4758SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
3040-00-288-2655INTERCHANGEABLE
BALL JOINT
NW21925
6685-00-440-0208INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP,INDICATOR
2371-30
3040-01-429-9738INTERCHANGEABLE
BALL JOINT
237130
5999-01-664-7376INTERCHANGEABLE
CLIP,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-612-4837?

NSN 6515-01-612-4837 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-612-4837?

NSN 6515-01-612-4837 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 8681G (Ethicon, Inc), 8201857 (Anspec Pty Ltd), 6515NCM128435 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 237130 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-612-4837?

There are 5 known substitutes for 6515-01-612-4837: 6515-01-153-4758, 3040-00-288-2655, 6685-00-440-0208 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8681G?

Key specifications for 8681G: Unit Package Quantity: 12; Size Designator: 5-0; Sterility: STERILE; Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-612-4837 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-612-4837 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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