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J589HSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-311-0348 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-311-0348 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-311-0348. Primary manufacturer part number: J589H.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Size Designator: 2-0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Length: 27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Needle Design Designation: CUTICULAR
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-311-0348, 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 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 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
NSN6515-01-311-0348
Primary Part NumberJ589H
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
Size Designator2-0
SterilitySTERILE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Length27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Needle Design DesignationCUTICULAR
ColorNATURAL
Immediate Container Quantity36
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
MaterialPOLYGLACTIN 910 SUTURE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL
Unit Package Quantity36
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueDZ
Verified Substitutes 1
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
J589H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
89-9-5-39 A.H. Air Force Medical Logistics Office (USA)
F89H120 Air Force Medical Logistics Office (USA)
J589H Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd (AUS)
Related Parts
6515-01-603-8112SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-311-0348?

NSN 6515-01-311-0348 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 6515-01-311-0348?

NSN 6515-01-311-0348 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: J589H (Ethicon, Inc), 89-9-5-39 A.H. (Air Force Medical Logistics Office), F89H120 (Air Force Medical Logistics Office), J589H (Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-311-0348?

There is 1 known substitute for 6515-01-311-0348: 6515-01-603-8112. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of J589H?

Key specifications for J589H: Size Designator: 2-0; Sterility: STERILE; End Type: SINGLE ARMED; Length: 27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 17 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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