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UNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 4/0, 18 INCHSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept · NSN 6515-01-179-5481 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-179-5481 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-179-5481. Primary manufacturer part number: UNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 4/0, 18 INCH.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Unit Package Quantity: 288
  • Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
  • Color: BLACK
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Size Designator: 4-0
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 24
  • End Type: UNARMED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silk Overall construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-179-5481, 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. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-179-5481
Primary Part NumberUNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 4/0, 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
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
ColorBLACK
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator4-0
Immediate Container Quantity24
End TypeUNARMED
MaterialSILK OVERALL
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container12
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5330-00-006-2281101732 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Cummins Inc.
3110-00-765-1213HM89449 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cone and Rollers,tapered Roller
The Timken Corporation
5330-00-871-165420920 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
Skf Usa Inc. Dba Skf Aerospace Sealing Solutions
3040-01-356-0811 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,shouldered
5962-01-538-3589101732 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit Assembly
Mercury Systems, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
UNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 4/0, 18 INCH American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept (USA)
1017-32 American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-006-2281INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
101732
3110-00-765-1213INTERCHANGEABLE
CONE AND ROLLERS,TAPERED ROLLER
HM89449
5330-00-871-1654INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
20920
3040-01-356-0811INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,SHOULDERED
5962-01-538-3589INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT ASSEMBLY
101732

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-179-5481?

NSN 6515-01-179-5481 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 6515-01-179-5481?

NSN 6515-01-179-5481 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: UNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 4/0, 18 INCH (American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept), 1017-32 (American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-179-5481?

There are 5 known substitutes for 6515-01-179-5481: 5330-00-006-2281, 3110-00-765-1213, 5330-00-871-1654 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of UNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 4/0, 18 INCH?

Key specifications for UNI-SPENSE SILK, SZ 4/0, 18 INCH: Unit Package Quantity: 288; Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED; Color: BLACK; Sterility: STERILE. 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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