The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-179-1579, 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 Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-179-1579 |
| Primary Part Number | UNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 3/0, 18 INCH |
| Item Name | Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Unit Package Quantity | 288 |
| Sterility | STERILE |
| Size Designator | 3-0 |
| Immediate Container Quantity | 24 |
| End Type | UNARMED |
| Strand Fiber Arrangement | BRAIDED |
| Quantity Within Each Immediate Container | 12 |
| Material | SILK OVERALL |
| Color | BLACK |
| Immediate Container Type | PACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED |
| Length | 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| UNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 3/0, 18 INCH | American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept (USA) |
| 1017-42 | American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept (USA) |
NSN 6515-01-179-1579 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-179-1579 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: UNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 3/0, 18 INCH (American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept), 1017-42 (American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept).
There are 9 known substitutes for 6515-01-179-1579: 5342-00-200-7585, 5950-00-451-2484, 2930-00-737-1383 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for UNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 3/0, 18 INCH: Unit Package Quantity: 288; Sterility: STERILE; Size Designator: 3-0; Immediate Container Quantity: 24. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.