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PDSSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-231-7237 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-231-7237 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-231-7237. Primary manufacturer part number: PDS.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Needle Design Designation: GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
  • Size Designator: 2-0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Length: 36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 36
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-231-7237, 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 14 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. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: DZ.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-231-7237
Primary Part NumberPDS
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
Needle Design DesignationGYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
Size Designator2-0
SterilitySTERILE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Length36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Immediate Container Quantity36
ColorVIOLET
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
MaterialPOLYDIOXANONE SUTURE
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Unit Package Quantity36
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6515-01-603-7943 (Z357H)
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueDZ
Verified Substitutes 6
6515-01-603-7943Z357H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-01-200-5761 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,absorbable,surgical
6515-01-202-5456Z370T INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
4820-01-353-0167EZD-S1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cock,drain
Zeks Air Drier Corp Sub of Kemp Co
6515-01-365-2012 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,absorbable,surgical
6515-01-603-6352Z340H INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
PDS Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Z357H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6515-01-603-7943 Suture,absorbable,surgical · Z357H
6515-01-200-5761INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
6515-01-202-5456INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
Z370T
4820-01-353-0167INTERCHANGEABLE
COCK,DRAIN
EZD-S1
6515-01-365-2012INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
6515-01-603-6352INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
Z340H

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-231-7237?

NSN 6515-01-231-7237 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 6515-01-231-7237?

NSN 6515-01-231-7237 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: PDS (Ethicon, Inc), Z357H (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-231-7237?

There are 6 known substitutes for 6515-01-231-7237: 6515-01-603-7943, 6515-01-200-5761, 6515-01-202-5456 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of PDS?

Key specifications for PDS: Needle Design Designation: GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS; Size Designator: 2-0; Sterility: STERILE; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE. 16 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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