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GGS00816Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 6515-00-842-5019 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-842-5019 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-842-5019. Primary manufacturer part number: GGS00816.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Size Designator: 3-0
  • Needle Nominal Length: 1.000 INCHES IN
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Unit of Issue Cube: 0.0406 CUBIC FEET
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-842-5019, 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 17 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-00-842-5019
Primary Part NumberGGS00816
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusCANCELLED
Unit Package Quantity36
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator3-0
Needle Nominal Length1.000 INCHES IN
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Unit of Issue Cube0.0406 CUBIC FEET
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
MaterialSILK SUTURE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, SEALED
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
ColorBLACK
Immediate Container Quantity36
Length1.500 FEET NOMINAL FT
Diameter0.229 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6515-00-074-1016 (S184)
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
6515-00-074-1016S184 SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-00-226-025279-731 SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery
6515-00-376-694019S SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Dsp Worldwide Inc a Pfizer Co
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
GGS00816 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
684H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-842-5019?

NSN 6515-00-842-5019 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-00-842-5019?

NSN 6515-00-842-5019 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: GGS00816 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), 684H (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-842-5019?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-00-842-5019: 6515-00-935-4038, 6515-00-074-1016, 6515-00-159-4845 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of GGS00816?

Key specifications for GGS00816: Unit Package Quantity: 36; Sterility: STERILE; Size Designator: 3-0; Needle Nominal Length: 1.000 INCHES IN. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-00-842-5019 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-00-842-5019 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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