The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-162-1900, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-162-1900 |
| Item Name | Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Quantity Within Each Immediate Container | 50 |
| Length | 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Sterility | NONSTERILE |
| Unit Package Quantity | 600 |
| Strand Fiber Arrangement | MONOFILAMENT |
| Size Designator | 2-0 |
| Immediate Container Quantity | 12 |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| End Type | UNARMED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DS-28 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Ethicon, Inc |
NSN 6515-01-162-1900 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4920-01-524-5619. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6515-01-162-1900: Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 50; Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Sterility: NONSTERILE; Unit Package Quantity: 600. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.