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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-231-7237 |
| Primary Part Number | PDS |
| Item Name | Suture,absorbable,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Ethicon, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
| Color | VIOLET |
| Immediate Container Type | PACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED |
| Material | POLYDIOXANONE SUTURE |
| Quantity Within Each Immediate Container | 1 |
| End Type | SINGLE ARMED |
| Armed Suture Needle Point Style | ROUND TAPER |
| Unit Package Quantity | 36 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| Successor | 6515-01-603-7943 (Z357H) |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Unit of Issue | DZ |
NSN 6515-01-231-7237 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-231-7237 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: PDS (Ethicon, Inc), Z357H (Ethicon, Inc).
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.
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.