The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-286-5275, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: DZ.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-286-5275 |
| Primary Part Number | 1677H |
| Item Name | Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Quantity Within Each Immediate Container | 1 |
| Immediate Container Type | PACKET, FOIL |
| Length | 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Armed Suture Needle Point Style | REVERSE CUTTING EDGE |
| Sterility | STERILE |
| Needle Design Designation | PLASTIC SURGERY |
| Unit Package Quantity | 36 |
| Armed Suture Needle Style | 3/8 CIRCLE |
| Strand Fiber Arrangement | BRAIDED |
| Size Designator | 4-0 |
| Immediate Container Quantity | 36 |
| Color | BLACK |
| Material | SILK SUTURE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE |
| End Type | SINGLE ARMED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | DZ |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1677H | Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd (AUS) |
| M4000778 | Sigma Healthcare Logistics Pty Ltd (AUS) |
| C0762202 | B Braun Australia Pty Ltd (AUS) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1677H | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Ethicon, Inc |
| 1377715 | 5/9 Secondary reference Clifford Hallam Healthcare Pty Ltd |
| 88-8-11-14 AH | 5/1 Secondary reference Air Force Medical Logistics Office |
NSN 6515-01-286-5275 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-286-5275 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 1677H (Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd), M4000778 (Sigma Healthcare Logistics Pty Ltd), C0762202 (B Braun Australia Pty Ltd).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5962-01-359-1149. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1677H: Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1; Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL; Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE. 15 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.