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803HSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-00-783-6949 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-783-6949 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-783-6949. Primary manufacturer part number: 803H.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Needle Nominal Length: 1.562 INCHES IN
  • Size Designator: 1
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Unit of Issue Cube: 0.0406 CUBIC FEET
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 36
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-783-6949, 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
NSN6515-00-783-6949
Primary Part Number803H
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
Needle Nominal Length1.562 INCHES IN
Size Designator1
SterilitySTERILE
Unit of Issue Cube0.0406 CUBIC FEET
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Immediate Container Quantity36
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, SEALED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
MaterialCHROMIC GUT SUTURE
Length2.250 FEET NOMINAL FT
Diameter0.540 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Unit Package Quantity36
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
803H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
GGS00812 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
803H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-783-6949?

NSN 6515-00-783-6949 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 6515-00-783-6949?

NSN 6515-00-783-6949 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 803H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), GGS00812 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), 803H (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-783-6949?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-00-783-6949: 6515-00-899-9679, 6515-00-060-6504, 6515-00-159-4891 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 803H?

Key specifications for 803H: Needle Nominal Length: 1.562 INCHES IN; Size Designator: 1; Sterility: STERILE; Unit of Issue Cube: 0.0406 CUBIC FEET. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-00-783-6949 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-00-783-6949 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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