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C0135Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-243-1143 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-243-1143 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-243-1143. Primary manufacturer part number: C0135.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Unit Package Quantity: 120
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Size Designator: 3-0
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 24
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED
  • Color: BLACK
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silk Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-243-1143, 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 15 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: DZ.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-243-1143
Primary Part NumberC0135
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
Unit Package Quantity120
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator3-0
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Immediate Container Quantity24
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
ColorBLACK
Needle Design DesignationGASTRO-INTESTINAL AND NEUROSURGERY
MaterialSILK SUTURE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container5
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueDZ
Verified Substitutes 12
6515-00-067-8243SA64H INTERCHANGEABLE
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Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-00-067-8244S-185 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales
6515-00-479-8629 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-910-4635C-0135 INTERCHANGEABLE
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L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corp Div Harris Defense Communications
6515-01-234-6775 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6515-01-259-4271 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-364-3203 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-370-1643 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-388-2196852-2573 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Darby-Kent Institutional Supply Co Inc
6515-01-391-9252 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
C0135 Ethicon, Inc (USA)
PERMA-HAND Ethicon, Inc (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-243-1143?

NSN 6515-01-243-1143 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-243-1143?

NSN 6515-01-243-1143 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: C0135 (Ethicon, Inc), PERMA-HAND (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-243-1143?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-01-243-1143: 6515-00-067-8243, 6515-00-067-8244, 6515-00-479-8629 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of C0135?

Key specifications for C0135: Unit Package Quantity: 120; Sterility: STERILE; Size Designator: 3-0; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE NONABS NEURO SILK SZ 3-0 18" L 5 STRAND B3 1/2 CIR C7 RD TAPER 2S. 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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