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1787GSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-00-800-0241 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-800-0241 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-800-0241. Primary manufacturer part number: 1787G.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Diameter: 0.077 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Needle Nominal Length: 0.260 INCHES IN
  • Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.008 INCHES IN
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Size Designator: 7-0
  • Material Document and Classification: FED STD 66 FED STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR AISI 440A ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR SAE 51440A ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR AISI 420 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR SAE 51420 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE NEEDLE A
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel or Steel Comp 420 or Steel Comp 440A Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-800-0241, 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 18 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
NSN6515-00-800-0241
Primary Part Number1787G
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
Diameter0.077 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Needle Nominal Length0.260 INCHES IN
Needle Nominal Diameter0.008 INCHES IN
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator7-0
Material Document and ClassificationFED STD 66 FED STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR AISI 440A ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR SAE 51440A ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR AISI 420 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR SAE 51420 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE NEEDLE A
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
MaterialSTEEL OR STEEL COMP 420 OR STEEL COMP 440A NEEDLE A
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
ColorBLUE
Immediate Container Quantity12
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, SEALED
End TypeDOUBLE ARMED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data3 CLASS AND B TYPE
MaterialCHROMIC GUT SUTURE
Length1.500 FEET NOMINAL FT
Unit Package Quantity12
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1787G PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
GGS00812 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
1797G Ethicon, Inc (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-800-0241?

NSN 6515-00-800-0241 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 6515-00-800-0241?

NSN 6515-00-800-0241 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 1787G (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), GGS00812 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), 1797G (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-800-0241?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-00-800-0241: 6515-00-076-0337, 6515-00-191-6516, 6515-00-204-8912 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1787G?

Key specifications for 1787G: Diameter: 0.077 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Needle Nominal Length: 0.260 INCHES IN; Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.008 INCHES IN; Sterility: STERILE. 20 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-00-800-0241 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-00-800-0241 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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