The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-162-1839, 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 American Cyanamid Co Davis and Geck Div. 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. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-162-1839 |
| Primary Part Number | 7604-31 |
| Item Name | Suture,absorbable,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | American Cyanamid Co Davis and Geck Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Diameter | 19.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Size Designator | 4-0 |
| Sterility | STERILE |
| Immediate Container Type | PACKET, FOIL |
| Strand Fiber Arrangement | BRAIDED |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE |
| Quantity Within Each Immediate Container | 1 |
| Armed Suture Needle Point Style | REVERSE CUTTING EDGE |
| Immediate Container Quantity | 36 |
| Material | POLYGLYCOLIC ACID SUTURE |
| Armed Suture Needle Style | 3/8 CIRCLE |
| Needle Design Designation | PLASTIC SURGERY |
| End Type | SINGLE ARMED |
| Color | BEIGE |
| Unit of Issue Cube | 0.001 CUBIC FEET |
| Length | 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Unit Package Quantity | 36 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
NSN 6515-01-162-1839 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by American Cyanamid Co Davis and Geck Div, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-162-1839 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 7604-31 (American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept), 7604-31 (American Cyanamid Co Davis and Geck Div).
There are 2 known substitutes for 6515-01-162-1839: 6515-01-386-0158, 4920-00-762-3669. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 7604-31: Diameter: 19.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Size Designator: 4-0; Sterility: STERILE; Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.