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UG203Suture,absorbable,surgical

Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales · NSN 6515-01-318-0434 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-318-0434 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-318-0434. Primary manufacturer part number: UG203.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Size Designator: 4-0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-318-0434, 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 Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-318-0434
Primary Part NumberUG203
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCovidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales
StatusACTIVE
Size Designator4-0
SterilitySTERILE
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Needle Design DesignationGASTRO-INTESTINAL AND INTESTINAL
Immediate Container Quantity36
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
ColorNATURAL
Diameter17.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Unit Package Quantity36
Length27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialCHROMIC GUT SUTURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 6
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
UG203 PRIMARY Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales (USA)
580-31 American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept (USA)
UG203 United States Surgical Corporation Dba U.s Surgical Div Us Surgical (USA)
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5935-00-050-9332INTERCHANGEABLE
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JP-1191-F
6850-01-329-3396INTERCHANGEABLE
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5330-01-358-5558INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-318-0434?

NSN 6515-01-318-0434 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-318-0434?

NSN 6515-01-318-0434 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: UG203 (Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales), 580-31 (American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div Davis and Geck Dept), UG203 (United States Surgical Corporation Dba U.s Surgical Div Us Surgical).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-318-0434?

There are 6 known substitutes for 6515-01-318-0434: 5935-00-050-9332, 6850-01-329-3396, 5330-01-358-5558 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of UG203?

Key specifications for UG203: Size Designator: 4-0; Sterility: STERILE; Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE ABS GUT SZ 4-0 27" L B3 1/2 CIR C7 RD TAPER T-31 STER 36S. 18 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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