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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-00-764-1615 |
| Primary Part Number | G173H |
| Item Name | Suture,absorbable,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| 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 |
| Unit of Issue Cube | 0.0406 CUBIC FEET |
| Armed Suture Needle Point Style | ROUND TAPER |
| Immediate Container Type | PACKET, FOIL, SEALED |
| Needle Nominal Length | 1.062 INCHES IN |
| Sterility | STERILE |
| Size Designator | 2-0 |
| Length | 3.000 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Material | CHROMIC GUT SUTURE |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| Successor | 6515-00-060-6504 (923H) |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
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.
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).
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.
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.
NSN 6515-00-764-1615 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.