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87-9-18-153 A.H.Suture,absorbable,surgical

Air Force Medical Logistics Office · NSN 6515-01-271-0767 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-271-0767 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-271-0767. Primary manufacturer part number: 87-9-18-153 A.H..
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Size Designator: 3-0
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Material: GLYCOLIDE LACTIDE COPLOYMER SUTURE
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Length: 27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Needle Design Designation: UROLOGICAL SURGERY
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-271-0767, 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 Air Force Medical Logistics Office. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, 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
NSN6515-01-271-0767
Primary Part Number87-9-18-153 A.H.
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAir Force Medical Logistics Office
StatusACTIVE
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator3-0
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
MaterialGLYCOLIDE LACTIDE COPLOYMER SUTURE
Unit Package Quantity36
Length27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Needle Design DesignationUROLOGICAL SURGERY
ColorNATURAL
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Immediate Container Quantity36
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6515-01-603-6622 (J215H)
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueDZ
Verified Substitutes 1
6515-01-603-6622J215H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
87-9-18-153 A.H. Air Force Medical Logistics Office (USA)
J215H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6515-01-603-6622 Suture,absorbable,surgical · J215H

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-271-0767?

NSN 6515-01-271-0767 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Air Force Medical Logistics Office, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-271-0767?

NSN 6515-01-271-0767 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 87-9-18-153 A.H. (Air Force Medical Logistics Office), J215H (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-271-0767?

There is 1 known substitute for 6515-01-271-0767: 6515-01-603-6622. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 87-9-18-153 A.H.?

Key specifications for 87-9-18-153 A.H.: Sterility: STERILE; Size Designator: 3-0; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE; Material: GLYCOLIDE LACTIDE COPLOYMER SUTURE. 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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