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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

A186HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-00-146-5889 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-146-5889 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-146-5889. Primary manufacturer part number: A186H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • End Type: UNARMED
  • Color: BLACK
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Size Designator: 1-0
  • Material: SILK OVERALL
  • Diameter: 0.368 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silk Overall construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-146-5889, 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 8 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: DZ.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-00-146-5889
Primary Part NumberA186H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
End TypeUNARMED
ColorBLACK
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator1-0
MaterialSILK OVERALL
Diameter0.368 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Length1.500 FEET NOMINAL FT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6515-01-603-7587
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueDZ
Verified Substitutes 1
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A186H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6515-01-603-7587 Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-146-5889?

NSN 6515-00-146-5889 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 6515-00-146-5889?

NSN 6515-00-146-5889 has 1 cross-referenced part number: A186H (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-146-5889?

There is 1 known substitute for 6515-00-146-5889: 6515-01-603-7587. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of A186H?

Key specifications for A186H: End Type: UNARMED; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE NONABS SILK SZ 1-0 1.50' L UNARMED BLACK 3S; Color: BLACK; Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT. 10 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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