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3455-61Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept · NSN 6515-01-255-6789 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-255-6789 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-255-6789. Primary manufacturer part number: 3455-61.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Diameter: 37.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Size Designator: 0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polypropylene Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-255-6789, 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 16 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-255-6789
Primary Part Number3455-61
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept
StatusACTIVE
Diameter37.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Size Designator0
SterilitySTERILE
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
MaterialPLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
ColorBLUE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Immediate Container Quantity36
Needle Design DesignationGENERAL CLOSURE
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Unit Package Quantity36
Length30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6515-01-603-7562
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 3
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
5999-01-034-82398400A-2064 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plate,electrical Shield
Fluke Corp
6130-01-171-229934556-7 INTERCHANGEABLE
Power Supply
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Dba Collins Aerospace
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3455-61 American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6515-01-603-7562 Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
5999-01-034-8239INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE,ELECTRICAL SHIELD
8400A-2064
6130-01-171-2299INTERCHANGEABLE
POWER SUPPLY
34556-7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-255-6789?

NSN 6515-01-255-6789 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,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 6515-01-255-6789?

NSN 6515-01-255-6789 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 3455-61 (American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-255-6789?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6515-01-255-6789: 6515-01-603-7562, 5999-01-034-8239, 6130-01-171-2299. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3455-61?

Key specifications for 3455-61: Diameter: 37.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Size Designator: 0; Sterility: STERILE; Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT. 18 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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