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697HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-00-187-2682 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-187-2682 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-187-2682. Primary manufacturer part number: 697H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Size Designator: 6-0
  • Diameter: 0.089 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Color: BLACK
  • Needle Design Designation: PLASTIC SURGERY
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyamide Nylon Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-187-2682, 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 26 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-00-187-2682
Primary Part Number697H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusACTIVE
Size Designator6-0
Diameter0.089 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Unit Package Quantity36
ColorBLACK
Needle Design DesignationPLASTIC SURGERY
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
SterilitySTERILE
Needle Nominal Length0.406 INCHES IN
Needle Nominal Diameter0.089 MILLIMETERS MM
Immediate Container Quantity36
Immediate Container Quantity36
Immediate Container TypeDOUBLE PACKET, HEAT SEALED
Supplementary FeaturesD-DAY ITEM FOR DOD
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
ColorBLACK
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SUTURE
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Needle Design DesignationPLASTIC SURGERY
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Supplementary FeaturesD-DAY ITEM FOR DOD
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 1
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
679H Johnson & Johnson Pacificpty Ltd (AUS)
697H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
697H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
697H Johnson Johnson Medical SAS (FRA)
Related Parts
6515-01-604-1387SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-187-2682?

NSN 6515-00-187-2682 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-00-187-2682?

NSN 6515-00-187-2682 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 679H (Johnson & Johnson Pacificpty Ltd), 697H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), 697H (Ethicon, Inc), 697H (Johnson Johnson Medical SAS).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-187-2682?

There is 1 known substitute for 6515-00-187-2682: 6515-01-604-1387. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 697H?

Key specifications for 697H: Size Designator: 6-0; Diameter: 0.089 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1; Unit Package Quantity: 36. 30 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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