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963HSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-261-5872 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-261-5872 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-261-5872. Primary manufacturer part number: 963H.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Size Designator: 2-0
  • Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.044 INCHES IN
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Needle Nominal Length: 1.562 INCHES IN
  • Unit of Issue Cube: 0.019 CUBIC FEET
  • Color: NATURAL
  • Immediate Container Type: DOUBLE PACKET, HEAT SEALED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-261-5872, 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 18 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. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-261-5872
Primary Part Number963H
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
Size Designator2-0
Needle Nominal Diameter0.044 INCHES IN
SterilitySTERILE
Needle Nominal Length1.562 INCHES IN
Unit of Issue Cube0.019 CUBIC FEET
ColorNATURAL
Immediate Container TypeDOUBLE PACKET, HEAT SEALED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Needle Design DesignationGYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Immediate Container Quantity36
MaterialSTEEL NEEDLE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREGULAR OR REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Diameter0.362 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Unit Package Quantity36
Length3.000 FEET NOMINAL FT
MaterialCHROMIC GUT SUTURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 1
5120-00-224-2575963H INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,socket
Martin Sprocket and Gear Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
963H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5120-00-224-2575INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,SOCKET
963H

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-261-5872?

NSN 6515-01-261-5872 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 6515-01-261-5872?

NSN 6515-01-261-5872 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 963H (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-261-5872?

There is 1 known substitute for 6515-01-261-5872: 5120-00-224-2575. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 963H?

Key specifications for 963H: Size Designator: 2-0; Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.044 INCHES IN; Sterility: STERILE; Needle Nominal Length: 1.562 INCHES IN. 20 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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