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852-2573Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Darby-Kent Institutional Supply Co Inc · NSN 6515-01-388-2196 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-388-2196 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-388-2196. Primary manufacturer part number: 852-2573.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
  • Color: BLACK
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
  • Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silk Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-388-2196, 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 Darby-Kent Institutional Supply Co Inc. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-388-2196
Primary Part Number852-2573
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDarby-Kent Institutional Supply Co Inc
StatusACTIVE
SterilitySTERILE
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
ColorBLACK
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
MaterialSILK SUTURE
Immediate Container Quantity12
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Unit Package Quantity12
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Jacobs Mfg Co the
5210-00-244-7772DL98243 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
6515-00-479-8629 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5930-01-128-08607772 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
7772 Ethicon, Inc (USA)
2772/7772 Darby-Kent Institutional Supply Co Inc (USA)
852-2573 PRIMARY Darby-Kent Institutional Supply Co Inc (USA)
PERMA-HAND Ethicon, Inc (USA)
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S-185
5940-00-194-7701INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-388-2196?

NSN 6515-01-388-2196 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Darby-Kent Institutional Supply Co Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-388-2196?

NSN 6515-01-388-2196 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 7772 (Ethicon, Inc), 2772/7772 (Darby-Kent Institutional Supply Co Inc), 852-2573 (Darby-Kent Institutional Supply Co Inc), PERMA-HAND (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-388-2196?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-01-388-2196: 6515-00-067-8243, 6515-00-067-8244, 5940-00-194-7701 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 852-2573?

Key specifications for 852-2573: Sterility: STERILE; Special Features: 45 CM (18 INCHES) LONG CM; Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED; Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE. 13 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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