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G342Suture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-00-969-8622 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-969-8622 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-969-8622. Primary manufacturer part number: G342.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Needle Nominal Length: 1.437 INCHES IN
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Size Designator: 3-0
  • Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.024 INCHES IN
  • 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
  • Unit of Issue Cube: 0.014 CUBIC FEET
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2 CLASS AND A COMPOSITION
Applications
  • Applications requiring Chromic Gut Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-969-8622, 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-00-969-8622
Primary Part NumberG342
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
Needle Nominal Length1.437 INCHES IN
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator3-0
Needle Nominal Diameter0.024 INCHES IN
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
Unit of Issue Cube0.014 CUBIC FEET
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2 CLASS AND A COMPOSITION
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Immediate Container TypeDOUBLE PACKET, HEAT SEALED
ColorNATURAL
MaterialCHROMIC GUT SUTURE
Immediate Container Quantity12
Diameter0.280 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
MaterialSTEEL AND STEEL COMP 420 AND STEEL COMP 440A NEEDLE A
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Length2.250 FEET NOMINAL FT
Unit Package Quantity12
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Suture,absorbable,surgical
6515-00-204-8923802H SUCCESSOR
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Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
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6515-00-233-3928S112H SUCCESSOR
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Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
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6515-00-728-1948812H SUCCESSOR
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6515-00-764-1615G173H SUCCESSOR
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Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-00-783-6949803H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
G342 Ethicon, Inc (USA)
GGS00812 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-969-8622?

NSN 6515-00-969-8622 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-00-969-8622?

NSN 6515-00-969-8622 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: G342 (Ethicon, Inc), GGS00812 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 6515-00-969-8622?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-00-969-8622: 6515-00-191-6516, 6515-00-204-8912, 6515-00-204-8923 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of G342?

Key specifications for G342: Needle Nominal Length: 1.437 INCHES IN; Sterility: STERILE; Size Designator: 3-0; Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.024 INCHES IN. 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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