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6515-00-C97-3596Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia · NSN 6515-00-479-8629 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-479-8629 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-479-8629. Primary manufacturer part number: 6515-00-C97-3596.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 8
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED
  • Immediate Container Type: ENVELOPE, HEAT SEALED
  • Color: BLACK
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silk Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-479-8629, 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 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-00-479-8629
Primary Part Number6515-00-C97-3596
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDefense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
StatusACTIVE
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container8
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Immediate Container TypeENVELOPE, HEAT SEALED
ColorBLACK
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Immediate Container Quantity12
Size Designator2-0
SterilitySTERILE
Needle Nominal Length1.125 INCHES IN
MaterialSILK SUTURE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Length1.500 FEET NOMINAL FT
Diameter0.292 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Unit Package Quantity96
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6515-00-067-8243SA64H INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-00-067-8244S-185 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales
6515-01-234-6775 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6515-01-243-1143 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-259-4271 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-364-3203 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-370-1643 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-388-2196852-2573 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Darby-Kent Institutional Supply Co Inc
6515-01-391-9252 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-391-9263 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6515-00-C97-3596 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
PERMA-HAND Ethicon, Inc (USA)
M12G Ethicon, Inc (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-479-8629?

NSN 6515-00-479-8629 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-00-479-8629?

NSN 6515-00-479-8629 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 6515-00-C97-3596 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), PERMA-HAND (Ethicon, Inc), M12G (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-479-8629?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-00-479-8629: 6515-00-067-8243, 6515-00-067-8244, 6515-01-234-6775 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6515-00-C97-3596?

Key specifications for 6515-00-C97-3596: Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE; End Type: SINGLE ARMED; Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 8; Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED. 16 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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