FSC: 6515 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
FSG: 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment
General Description
The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-391-9237, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6515-01-391-9237
Item Name
Suture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG
6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
Status
ACTIVE
Length
27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Sterility
STERILE
Unit Package Quantity
12
Strand Fiber Arrangement
BRAIDED
Size Designator
0
Color
NATURAL
Material
CHROMIC GUT SUTURE
Material
STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
End Type
SINGLE ARMED
Needle Nominal Length
0.500 INCHES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
817H
3/9Design control — primary reference
Ethicon, Inc
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 6515 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
6515-00-000-0069
ELECTROSURGICAL APPARATUS
6515-00-001-7679
6515-00-001-7679 · Item name not on file
6515-00-001-7680
SYRINGE AND NEEDLE,HYPODERMIC
6515-00-001-7681
6515-00-001-7681 · Item name not on file
6515-00-001-7682
6515-00-001-7682 · Item name not on file
6515-00-001-7683
BLOOD RECIPIENT SET,INDIRECT TRA
6515-00-001-9178
6515-00-001-9178 · Item name not on file
6515-00-001-9180
TUBE,TRACHEOSTOMY
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6515-01-391-9237?
NSN 6515-01-391-9237 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 6515-01-391-9237?
Key specifications for 6515-01-391-9237: Length: 27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Sterility: STERILE; Unit Package Quantity: 12; Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6515-01-391-9237 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.