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UNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 3/0, 18 INCHSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept · NSN 6515-01-179-1579 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-179-1579 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-179-1579. Primary manufacturer part number: UNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 3/0, 18 INCH.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • 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
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silk Overall construction
General Description

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.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-179-1579
Primary Part NumberUNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 3/0, 18 INCH
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept
StatusACTIVE
Unit Package Quantity288
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator3-0
Immediate Container Quantity24
End TypeUNARMED
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container12
MaterialSILK OVERALL
ColorBLACK
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
5342-00-200-7585 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
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)
Related Parts
5342-00-200-7585INTERCHANGEABLE
MOUNT,RESILIENT,WEAPON SYSTEM
5950-00-451-2484INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
919482-21
2930-00-737-1383INTERCHANGEABLE
IMPELLER,PUMP,CENTRIFUGAL
639993
3020-01-160-0855INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,SPUR
10-1742 PIECE 25
3020-01-161-4869INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,SPUR
10-1742 PIECE 59
4820-01-256-4901INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK,VALVE
10174-2
5975-01-307-9826INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,COUPLING NUT,ELECTRICAL CO
101742
5998-01-686-0635INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
101742
6120-01-688-0426INTERCHANGEABLE
POWER SUPPLY
101315

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-179-1579?

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.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-179-1579?

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).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-179-1579?

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.

What are the specifications of UNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 3/0, 18 INCH?

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.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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