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W766GSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-00-800-0106 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-800-0106 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-800-0106. Primary manufacturer part number: W766G.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Departure From Cited Designator: AS MODIFIED BY STRAND FIBER ARRANGEMENT
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 12
  • Color: WHITE
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: TWISTED
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3 CLASS AND A COMPOSITION
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silk Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-800-0106, 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, Inc. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-00-800-0106
Primary Part NumberW766G
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
Departure From Cited DesignatorAS MODIFIED BY STRAND FIBER ARRANGEMENT
Immediate Container Quantity12
ColorWHITE
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Strand Fiber ArrangementTWISTED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data3 CLASS AND A COMPOSITION
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
End TypeDOUBLE ARMED
MaterialSILK SUTURE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, SEALED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
MaterialSTEEL OR STEEL COMP 440A OR STEEL COMP 420 NEEDLE A
Needle Nominal Diameter0.008 INCHES IN
Needle Nominal Length0.300 INCHES IN
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator8-0
Diameter0.045 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Unit Package Quantity12
Length1.500 FEET NOMINAL FT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 11
6515-00-723-3059622H SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-00-763-8483SA84H SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-00-763-9606SS683 SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales
6515-00-770-01418-7111A SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Dsp Worldwide Inc a Pfizer Co
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-061-5374661H SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-01-062-6928621H SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-207-6116M13T SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
W766G Ethicon, Inc (USA)
GGS00816 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-800-0106?

NSN 6515-00-800-0106 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-00-800-0106?

NSN 6515-00-800-0106 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: W766G (Ethicon, Inc), GGS00816 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-800-0106?

There are 11 known substitutes for 6515-00-800-0106: 6515-00-723-3059, 6515-00-763-8483, 6515-00-763-9474 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of W766G?

Key specifications for W766G: Departure From Cited Designator: AS MODIFIED BY STRAND FIBER ARRANGEMENT; Immediate Container Quantity: 12; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE NONABS OPHTH SILK SZ 8-0 1.50' L B3 1/2 CIR C3 RVS DA ARMED STER 12S; Color: WHITE. 21 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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