The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-455-6342, 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 American Cyanamid Co Davis and Geck Div. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-00-455-6342 |
| Primary Part Number | 7232-41 |
| Item Name | Suture,absorbable,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | American Cyanamid Co Davis and Geck Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Needle Nominal Diameter | 0.280 MILLIMETERS MM |
| Sterility | STERILE |
| Size Designator | 3-0 |
| Unit of Issue Cube | 0.055 CUBIC FEET |
| Needle Nominal Length | 0.875 INCHES IN |
| Unit Package Quantity | 36 |
| End Type | SINGLE ARMED |
| Length | 27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | POLYGLYCOLIC ACID SUTURE |
| Diameter | 0.280 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Immediate Container Quantity | 36 |
| Immediate Container Type | DOUBLE PACKET, HEAT SEALED |
| Color | BEIGE |
| Needle Design Designation | CARDIOVASCULAR |
| Armed Suture Needle Point Style | ROUND TAPER |
| Quantity Within Each Immediate Container | 1 |
| Armed Suture Needle Style | 1/2 CIRCLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 7232-41 | American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept (USA) |
| 7232-41 PRIMARY | American Cyanamid Co Davis and Geck Div (USA) |
| DEXON "S" | American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept (USA) |
| 6515L723241 | Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA) |
NSN 6515-00-455-6342 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by American Cyanamid Co Davis and Geck Div, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6515-00-455-6342 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 7232-41 (American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept), 7232-41 (American Cyanamid Co Davis and Geck Div), DEXON "S" (American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept), 6515L723241 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia).
There are 3 known substitutes for 6515-00-455-6342: 6515-00-280-9190, 6515-01-153-5527, 5961-01-688-4618. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 7232-41: Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.280 MILLIMETERS MM; Sterility: STERILE; Size Designator: 3-0; Unit of Issue Cube: 0.055 CUBIC FEET. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.