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783GSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-00-823-7839 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-823-7839 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-823-7839. Primary manufacturer part number: 783G.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Size Designator: 4-0
  • Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.017 INCHES IN
  • Needle Nominal Length: 0.500 INCHES IN
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Unit of Issue Cube: 0.019 CUBIC FEET
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3 CLASS AND A COMPOSITION
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silk Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-823-7839, 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 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 5 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
NSN6515-00-823-7839
Primary Part Number783G
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
Size Designator4-0
Needle Nominal Diameter0.017 INCHES IN
Needle Nominal Length0.500 INCHES IN
SterilitySTERILE
Unit of Issue Cube0.019 CUBIC FEET
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data3 CLASS AND A COMPOSITION
MaterialSILK SUTURE
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
Immediate Container Quantity12
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
ColorBLACK
MaterialSTEEL COMP 440A AND STEEL COMP 420 AND STEEL NEEDLE A
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
End TypeDOUBLE ARMED
Immediate Container TypeDOUBLE PACKET, HEAT SEALED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Length1.500 FEET NOMINAL FT
Unit Package Quantity12
Diameter0.178 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 12
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
1298-33 American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept (USA)
S1274 Covidien Belgium Nv (BEL)
783G PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
783G Ethicon, Inc (USA)
GGS00816 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-823-7839?

NSN 6515-00-823-7839 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,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 6515-00-823-7839?

NSN 6515-00-823-7839 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 1298-33 (American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept), S1274 (Covidien Belgium Nv), 783G (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), 783G (Ethicon, Inc), GGS00816 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-823-7839?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-00-823-7839: 6515-00-723-3059, 6515-00-763-8483, 6515-00-763-9474 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 783G?

Key specifications for 783G: Size Designator: 4-0; Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.017 INCHES IN; Needle Nominal Length: 0.500 INCHES IN; Sterility: STERILE. 22 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-00-823-7839 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-00-823-7839 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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