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218985Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia · NSN 6515-01-055-0224 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-055-0224 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-055-0224. Primary manufacturer part number: 218985.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Size Designator: 5-0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
  • Needle Design Designation: PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 36
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-055-0224, 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 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. Government technical data includes 15 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: DZ.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-055-0224
Primary Part Number218985
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDefense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
StatusACTIVE
Size Designator5-0
SterilitySTERILE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Needle Design DesignationPLASTIC SURGERY
Immediate Container Quantity36
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, SEALED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
ColorBLACK
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SUTURE
Unit Package Quantity36
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueDZ
Verified Substitutes 3
6515-01-603-79801668H SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
5340-00-955-6226PLGA1561010 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,expansion
The Lee Co Dba the Lee Co
5999-01-249-9893218985 INTERCHANGEABLE
Contact,electrical
Transicoil Llc Dba Ads Transicoil Div Transicoil
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
218985 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
1668H Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-603-7980SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
1668H
5340-00-955-6226INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,EXPANSION
PLGA1561010
5999-01-249-9893INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
218985

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-055-0224?

NSN 6515-01-055-0224 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-055-0224?

NSN 6515-01-055-0224 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 218985 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 1668H (Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-055-0224?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6515-01-055-0224: 6515-01-603-7980, 5340-00-955-6226, 5999-01-249-9893. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 218985?

Key specifications for 218985: Size Designator: 5-0; Sterility: STERILE; End Type: SINGLE ARMED; Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1. 17 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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