NSN 6515-01-197-2888 · NIIN 011972888 · Part number 7111-1579
Smith & Nephew Inc Dba Smith & Nephew Inc Div Orthopaedics · FSC 6515 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies · FSG 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment · CAGE 1KPJ9
Government record, cited
NSN 6515-01-197-2888 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-197-2888. Manufacturer of record part number: 7111-1579.
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FSC 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies · CAGE 1KPJ9 · 7111-1579 · 11-1579 · 11-1579
Manufacturer of record: Smith & Nephew Inc Dba Smith & Nephew Inc Div Orthopaedics
Identification
NSN: 6515-01-197-2888
NIIN: 011972888
FSC: 6515 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
FSG: 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment
Primary part number: 7111-1579
Manufacturer: Smith & Nephew Inc Dba Smith & Nephew Inc Div Orthopaedics
General Description
The Retriever,suture, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-197-2888, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Smith & Nephew Inc Dba Smith & Nephew Inc Div Orthopaedics. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6515-01-197-2888
Primary Part Number
7111-1579
Item Name
Retriever,suture
FSC / FSG
6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
Manufacturer
Smith & Nephew Inc Dba Smith & Nephew Inc Div Orthopaedics
Smith & Nephew Inc Dba Smith & Nephew Inc Div Orthopaedics (USA)
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
11-1579
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
No interchangeability data on file.
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6515-00-001-7681
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6515-00-001-9178 · Item name not on file
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6515-01-197-2888?
NSN 6515-01-197-2888 is a Retriever,suture, manufactured by Smith & Nephew Inc Dba Smith & Nephew Inc Div Orthopaedics, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 6515-01-197-2888?
NSN 6515-01-197-2888 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 11-1579 (Richard's Medical Equipment Inc), 7111-1579 (Smith & Nephew Inc Dba Smith & Nephew Inc Div Orthopaedics).
What are the specifications of 7111-1579?
Key specifications for 7111-1579: Shape: ROUND; Design Designation: HEWSON; Special Features: NYLON LOOP HANDLE; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: RETRIEVER SUTURE HEWSON DSGN NYLON LOOP HANDLE RD SHAPE CRS 6S. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6515-01-197-2888 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.