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POLYGLACTIN 910Suture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-209-1170 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-209-1170 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-209-1170. Primary manufacturer part number: POLYGLACTIN 910.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Size Designator: 3-0
  • Material: POLYGLYCOLIC ACID SUTURE
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Polyglycolic Acid Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-209-1170, 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 Ethicon, Inc. 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: DZ.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-209-1170
Primary Part NumberPOLYGLACTIN 910
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator3-0
MaterialPOLYGLYCOLIC ACID SUTURE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
ColorNATURAL
Needle Design DesignationGENERAL CLOSURE
Length27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6515-01-603-6367 (J258H)
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueDZ
Verified Substitutes 1
6515-01-603-6367J258H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
POLYGLACTIN 910 Ethicon, Inc (USA)
J258H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6515-01-603-6367 Suture,absorbable,surgical · J258H

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-209-1170?

NSN 6515-01-209-1170 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-209-1170?

NSN 6515-01-209-1170 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: POLYGLACTIN 910 (Ethicon, Inc), J258H (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-209-1170?

There is 1 known substitute for 6515-01-209-1170: 6515-01-603-6367. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of POLYGLACTIN 910?

Key specifications for POLYGLACTIN 910: Sterility: STERILE; Size Designator: 3-0; Material: POLYGLYCOLIC ACID SUTURE; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE. 13 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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