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1679-41Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept · NSN 6515-01-260-0172 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-260-0172 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-260-0172. Primary manufacturer part number: 1679-41.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Size Designator: 3-0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Material: SILK SUTURE
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silk Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-260-0172, 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 11 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
NSN6515-01-260-0172
Primary Part Number1679-41
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept
StatusACTIVE
Unit Package Quantity36
Size Designator3-0
SterilitySTERILE
MaterialSILK SUTURE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREGULAR OR REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
ColorBLACK
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5940-00-271-5577011-2062-00-0-689 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,feedthru
Itt Cannon Rf Products
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1679-41 American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept (USA)
Related Parts
5940-00-271-5577INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,FEEDTHRU
011-2062-00-0-689

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-260-0172?

NSN 6515-01-260-0172 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 6515-01-260-0172?

NSN 6515-01-260-0172 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 1679-41 (American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-260-0172?

There is 1 known substitute for 6515-01-260-0172: 5940-00-271-5577. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1679-41?

Key specifications for 1679-41: Unit Package Quantity: 36; Size Designator: 3-0; Sterility: STERILE; Material: SILK SUTURE. 12 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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