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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

SS683Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales · NSN 6515-00-763-9606 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-763-9606 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-763-9606. Primary manufacturer part number: SS683.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Material: SILK SUTURE
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Size Designator: 4-0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Needle Nominal Length: 0.750 INCHES IN
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
  • Color: BLACK
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silk Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-763-9606, 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 Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales. Government technical data includes 16 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-00-763-9606
Primary Part NumberSS683
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCovidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales
StatusCANCELLED
MaterialSILK SUTURE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Size Designator4-0
SterilitySTERILE
Needle Nominal Length0.750 INCHES IN
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
ColorBLACK
Immediate Container Quantity36
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, SEALED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Unit Package Quantity36
Length1.500 FEET NOMINAL FT
Diameter0.178 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6515-00-074-1016 (S184)
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
6515-00-074-1016S184 SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-00-226-025279-731 SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery
6515-00-376-694019S SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Dsp Worldwide Inc a Pfizer Co
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
SS683 United States Surgical Corporation Dba U.s Surgical Div Us Surgical (USA)
999116128 American Purchasing Services, Llc Dba American Medical Depot Div D/b/a American Medical Depot (USA)
GGS00816 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
SS683 PRIMARY Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-763-9606?

NSN 6515-00-763-9606 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-00-763-9606?

NSN 6515-00-763-9606 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: SS683 (United States Surgical Corporation Dba U.s Surgical Div Us Surgical), 999116128 (American Purchasing Services, Llc Dba American Medical Depot Div D/b/a American Medical Depot), GGS00816 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), SS683 (Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-763-9606?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-00-763-9606: 6515-00-935-4040, 6515-00-074-1016, 6515-00-159-4845 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of SS683?

Key specifications for SS683: Material: SILK SUTURE; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE; Size Designator: 4-0; Sterility: STERILE. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-00-763-9606 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-00-763-9606 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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