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U255HSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-00-191-6516 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-191-6516 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-191-6516. Primary manufacturer part number: U255H.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
  • Unit of Issue Cube: 0.0406 CUBIC FEET
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 36
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: TWISTED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Chromic Gut Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-191-6516, 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 23 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-00-191-6516
Primary Part NumberU255H
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Unit of Issue Cube0.0406 CUBIC FEET
Immediate Container Quantity36
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Strand Fiber ArrangementTWISTED
MaterialCHROMIC GUT SUTURE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Armed Suture Needle Style5/8 CIRCLE
Immediate Container TypeENVELOPE, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
Size Designator2-0
Needle Nominal Length1.500 INCHES IN
SterilitySTERILE
Armed Suture Needle Style5/8 CIRCLE
Unit Package Quantity36
MaterialCHROMIC GUT SUTURE
Diameter0.362 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Strand Fiber ArrangementTWISTED
Length2.250 FEET NOMINAL FT
Immediate Container Quantity36
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6515-00-060-6504 (923H)
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
6515-00-060-6504923H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-00-159-4891914H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Suture,absorbable,surgical
6515-00-800-02411787G SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-00-823-7841790G SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
U255H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
GGS00812 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
U255H Bravo Charlie Delta, Llc (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-191-6516?

NSN 6515-00-191-6516 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-00-191-6516?

NSN 6515-00-191-6516 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: U255H (Ethicon, Inc), GGS00812 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), U255H (Bravo Charlie Delta, Llc).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-191-6516?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-00-191-6516: 6515-00-782-2631, 6515-00-060-6504, 6515-00-159-4891 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of U255H?

Key specifications for U255H: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE ABS GUT SZ 2-0 2.25' L B4 5/8 CIR ARMED STER 36S; Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER; Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1; Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1. 25 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-00-191-6516 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-00-191-6516 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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