The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-222-8480, 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 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-222-8480 |
| Primary Part Number | 770G |
| Item Name | Suture,absorbable,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Ethicon, Inc |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Sterility | STERILE |
| Size Designator | 6-0 |
| Needle Design Designation | OPHTHALMIC |
| Strand Fiber Arrangement | MONOFILAMENT |
| Diameter | 9.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE |
| Color | NATURAL |
| Armed Suture Needle Style | 3/8 CIRCLE |
| Unit of Issue Cube | 0.02 CUBIC FEET |
| Armed Suture Needle Point Style | REVERSE CUTTING EDGE |
| Length | 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| End Type | DOUBLE ARMED |
| Material | CHROMIC GUT SUTURE |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| Successor | 6515-01-612-7217 |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 770G | Ethicon, Inc (USA) |
NSN 6515-01-222-8480 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.
NSN 6515-01-222-8480 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 770G (Ethicon, Inc).
There are 2 known substitutes for 6515-01-222-8480: 6515-01-162-1823, 6515-01-612-7217. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 770G: Sterility: STERILE; Size Designator: 6-0; Needle Design Designation: OPHTHALMIC; Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 6515-01-222-8480 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.