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G173HSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-00-764-1615 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-764-1615 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-764-1615. Primary manufacturer part number: G173H.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 36
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Diameter: 0.362 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
  • End Type: DOUBLE ARMED
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-764-1615, 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 Us Llc Div Ethicon. Government technical data includes 15 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
NSN6515-00-764-1615
Primary Part NumberG173H
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
Immediate Container Quantity36
Unit Package Quantity36
Diameter0.362 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
End TypeDOUBLE ARMED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Unit of Issue Cube0.0406 CUBIC FEET
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, SEALED
Needle Nominal Length1.062 INCHES IN
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator2-0
Length3.000 FEET NOMINAL FT
MaterialCHROMIC GUT SUTURE
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
G173H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
G173H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
GGS00812 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-764-1615?

NSN 6515-00-764-1615 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-00-764-1615?

NSN 6515-00-764-1615 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: G173H (Ethicon, Inc), G173H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), GGS00812 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-764-1615?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-00-764-1615: 6515-00-113-8339, 6515-00-060-6504, 6515-00-159-4891 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of G173H?

Key specifications for G173H: Immediate Container Quantity: 36; Unit Package Quantity: 36; Diameter: 0.362 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-00-764-1615 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-00-764-1615 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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