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GGS00816Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 6515-00-800-0194 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-800-0194 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-800-0194. Primary manufacturer part number: GGS00816.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Diameter: 0.064 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Material: SILK SUTURE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3 CLASS AND A COMPOSITION
  • Color: BLACK
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silk Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-800-0194, 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 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN6515-00-800-0194
Primary Part NumberGGS00816
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusACTIVE
Diameter0.064 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
MaterialSILK SUTURE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data3 CLASS AND A COMPOSITION
ColorBLACK
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, SEALED
Immediate Container Quantity12
End TypeDOUBLE ARMED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
MaterialSTEEL OR STEEL COMP 440A OR STEEL COMP 420 NEEDLE A
Needle Nominal Length0.440 INCHES IN
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator7-0
Needle Nominal Diameter0.013 INCHES IN
Unit Package Quantity12
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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
GGS00816 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-800-0194?

NSN 6515-00-800-0194 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-00-800-0194?

NSN 6515-00-800-0194 has 1 cross-referenced part number: GGS00816 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-800-0194?

There are 11 known substitutes for 6515-00-800-0194: 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 GGS00816?

Key specifications for GGS00816: Diameter: 0.064 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Material: SILK SUTURE; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE NONABS SILK SZ 7-0 18" L B2 3/8 CIR C3 RVS DA ARMED STER 12S; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3 CLASS AND A COMPOSITION. 20 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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