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J392HSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-257-8437 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-257-8437 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-257-8437. Primary manufacturer part number: J392H.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Size Designator: 4-0
  • Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Needle Design Designation: CUTICULAR
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
  • Color: VIOLET
Applications
  • Applications requiring Glycolide Lactide Coploymer Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-257-8437, 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: DZ.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-257-8437
Primary Part NumberJ392H
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator4-0
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Unit Package Quantity36
Needle Design DesignationCUTICULAR
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
ColorVIOLET
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
Immediate Container Quantity36
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
MaterialGLYCOLIDE LACTIDE COPLOYMER SUTURE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6515-01-603-7081 (J392H)
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueDZ
Verified Substitutes 1
6515-01-603-7081J392H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
J392H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
POLYGLACTIN 910 Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6515-01-603-7081 Suture,absorbable,surgical · J392H

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-257-8437?

NSN 6515-01-257-8437 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-257-8437?

NSN 6515-01-257-8437 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: J392H (Ethicon, Inc), POLYGLACTIN 910 (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-257-8437?

There is 1 known substitute for 6515-01-257-8437: 6515-01-603-7081. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of J392H?

Key specifications for J392H: Sterility: STERILE; Size Designator: 4-0; Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE ABS PLASTIC GLYCOLIDE LACTIDE COPOLYMER SZ 4-0 18" L B2 3/8 CIR 3S. 16 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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