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DS-23Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-254-4096 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-254-4096 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-254-4096. Primary manufacturer part number: DS-23.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Size Designator: 3
  • Sterility: NONSTERILE
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL
  • Immediate Container Type: TUBE
  • Surface Treatment: PASSIVATE OVERALL
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 12
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Overall construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-254-4096, 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: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-254-4096
Primary Part NumberDS-23
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
Size Designator3
SterilityNONSTERILE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL
Immediate Container TypeTUBE
Surface TreatmentPASSIVATE OVERALL
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Immediate Container Quantity12
End TypeUNARMED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Needle Design DesignationBONE SURGERY
Unit Package Quantity12
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Diameter0.0226 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5975-00-296-0021 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover,conduit Outlet
5940-00-500-7436KS17-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Splice,conductor
Souriau Usa, Inc. Dba Souriau Usa Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
DS-23 Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5975-00-296-0021INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,CONDUIT OUTLET
5940-00-500-7436INTERCHANGEABLE
SPLICE,CONDUCTOR
KS17-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-254-4096?

NSN 6515-01-254-4096 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 6515-01-254-4096?

NSN 6515-01-254-4096 has 1 cross-referenced part number: DS-23 (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-254-4096?

There are 2 known substitutes for 6515-01-254-4096: 5975-00-296-0021, 5940-00-500-7436. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of DS-23?

Key specifications for DS-23: Size Designator: 3; Sterility: NONSTERILE; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL; Immediate Container Type: TUBE. 14 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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