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79-731Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery · NSN 6515-00-226-0252 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-226-0252 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-226-0252. Primary manufacturer part number: 79-731.
MRO FSG 65 NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE Technical Drawing
6515-00-226-0252 — No Item Name Available illustration
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Unit of Issue Cube: 0.015 CUBIC FEET
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Size Designator: 5-0
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: SCALPEL POINT
  • Immediate Container Type: DOUBLE PACKET, HEAT SEALED
  • Color: BLUE OR GREEN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-226-0252, 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 Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery. Government technical data includes 17 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. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-00-226-0252
Primary Part Number79-731
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGenzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery
StatusACTIVE
Unit of Issue Cube0.015 CUBIC FEET
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator5-0
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleSCALPEL POINT
Immediate Container TypeDOUBLE PACKET, HEAT SEALED
ColorBLUE OR GREEN
Needle Nominal Diameter0.014 INCHES IN
Immediate Container Quantity36
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2 CLASS AND D COMPOSITION
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Needle Nominal Length0.468 INCHES IN
Unit Package Quantity36
Length2.500 FEET NOMINAL FT
Diameter0.127 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
⇄ Verified Substitutes 11
6515-00-723-3059622H SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-00-763-8483SA84H SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-00-763-9606SS683 SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales
6515-00-770-01418-7111A SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Dsp Worldwide Inc a Pfizer Co
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-061-5374661H SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-01-062-6928621H SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-207-6116M13T SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
79-731 PRIMARY Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery (USA)
GGS00816 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
X79-731 PRIMARY Dsp Worldwide Inc a Pfizer Co (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-226-0252?

NSN 6515-00-226-0252 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-00-226-0252?

NSN 6515-00-226-0252 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 79-731 (Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery), GGS00816 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), X79-731 (Dsp Worldwide Inc a Pfizer Co).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-226-0252?

There are 11 known substitutes for 6515-00-226-0252: 6515-00-723-3059, 6515-00-763-8483, 6515-00-763-9474 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 79-731?

Key specifications for 79-731: Unit of Issue Cube: 0.015 CUBIC FEET; Sterility: STERILE; Size Designator: 5-0; End Type: SINGLE ARMED. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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