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518-32Suture,absorbable,surgical

American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept · NSN 6515-01-248-8992 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-248-8992 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-248-8992. Primary manufacturer part number: 518-32.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Length: 54.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Size Designator: 4-0
  • End Type: UNARMED
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
  • Immediate Container Type: REEL
  • Color: NATURAL
Applications
  • Applications requiring Chromic Gut Overall construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-248-8992, 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 American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept. Government technical data includes 10 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-248-8992
Primary Part Number518-32
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept
StatusACTIVE
Length54.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator4-0
End TypeUNARMED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Immediate Container TypeREEL
ColorNATURAL
Immediate Container Quantity24
MaterialCHROMIC GUT OVERALL
Unit Package Quantity24
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5905-00-858-65935183-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Avo Intl
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
518-32 American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-858-6593INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5183-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-248-8992?

NSN 6515-01-248-8992 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-248-8992?

NSN 6515-01-248-8992 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 518-32 (American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-248-8992?

There is 1 known substitute for 6515-01-248-8992: 5905-00-858-6593. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 518-32?

Key specifications for 518-32: Length: 54.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Sterility: STERILE; Size Designator: 4-0; End Type: UNARMED. 11 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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