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S1173Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales · NSN 6515-01-218-7386 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-218-7386 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-218-7386. Primary manufacturer part number: S1173.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 36
  • Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
  • Color: BLACK
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-218-7386, 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 Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-218-7386
Primary Part NumberS1173
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCovidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales
StatusACTIVE
Immediate Container Quantity36
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Unit Package Quantity36
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
ColorBLACK
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Needle Design DesignationCUTICULAR
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator5-0
MaterialSILK SUTURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 5
5930-00-152-7909 INTERCHANGEABLE
Push Button
5815-00-160-0101 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plate,clamp
6220-00-283-95341073-21 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light,navigational,aircraft
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Joint Base Jbmdl
3020-00-468-473211-1APC27 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,spur
The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division
5940-01-183-4529014-1006-00-0-319 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,stud
Itt Cannon Rf Products
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
USUS1173 Medline Industries, Lp (USA)
1073-21 American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept (USA)
S1173 PRIMARY Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales (USA)
107321 United States Surgical Corporation Dba U.s Surgical Div Us Surgical (USA)
107321 Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-152-7909INTERCHANGEABLE
PUSH BUTTON
5815-00-160-0101INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE,CLAMP
6220-00-283-9534INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,NAVIGATIONAL,AIRCRAFT
1073-21
3020-00-468-4732INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,SPUR
11-1APC27
5940-01-183-4529INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,STUD
014-1006-00-0-319

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-218-7386?

NSN 6515-01-218-7386 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-218-7386?

NSN 6515-01-218-7386 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: USUS1173 (Medline Industries, Lp), 1073-21 (American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept), S1173 (Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales), 107321 (United States Surgical Corporation Dba U.s Surgical Div Us Surgical), 107321 (Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-218-7386?

There are 5 known substitutes for 6515-01-218-7386: 5930-00-152-7909, 5815-00-160-0101, 6220-00-283-9534 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of S1173?

Key specifications for S1173: Immediate Container Quantity: 36; Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Unit Package Quantity: 36; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE NONABS SILK SZ 5-0 18" L B2 3/8 CIR C3 RVS CUTTING 36S. 17 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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