FSC: 6515 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
FSG: 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment
General Description
The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-168-7654, 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 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6515-01-168-7654
Item Name
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG
6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
Status
ACTIVE
Length
18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Sterility
STERILE
Unit Package Quantity
36
Strand Fiber Arrangement
BRAIDED
Size Designator
5-0
Color
BLACK
Material
SILK OVERALL
End Type
UNARMED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items4
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
4310-01-178-4879POSSIBLE MATCH
SHAFT,VACUUM PUMP
Possible match (shared part number)
4210-01-321-2257403221POSSIBLE MATCH
NOZZLE,FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Possible match (shared part number)Buckeye Fire Equipment Co
4220-01-461-92300102221-1POSSIBLE MATCH
SHELL,INFLATABLE
Possible match (shared part number)Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p.
5945-01-671-8650102221POSSIBLE MATCH
BRACKET,SOLENOID
Possible match (shared part number)Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Div
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
1022-21
3/9Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
4310-01-178-4879POSSIBLE MATCH
SHAFT,VACUUM PUMP
4210-01-321-2257POSSIBLE MATCH
NOZZLE,FIRE EXTINGUISHER
403221
4220-01-461-9230POSSIBLE MATCH
SHELL,INFLATABLE
0102221-1
5945-01-671-8650POSSIBLE MATCH
BRACKET,SOLENOID
102221
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6515-01-168-7654?
NSN 6515-01-168-7654 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 6515-01-168-7654?
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4310-01-178-4879, 4210-01-321-2257, 4220-01-461-9230. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 6515-01-168-7654?
Key specifications for 6515-01-168-7654: Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Sterility: STERILE; Unit Package Quantity: 36; Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6515-01-168-7654 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.