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79-730Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery · NSN 6515-01-471-0587 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-471-0587 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-471-0587. Primary manufacturer part number: 79-730.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Size Designator: 6-0
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYESTER SUTURE
  • Color: GREEN
  • Needle Type Designator: KT-1
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Needle Design Designation: CARDIAC
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyester Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-471-0587, 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 Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-471-0587
Primary Part Number79-730
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGenzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery
StatusCANCELLED
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator6-0
MaterialPLASTIC POLYESTER SUTURE
ColorGREEN
Needle Type DesignatorKT-1
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Needle Design DesignationCARDIAC
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Unit Package Quantity36
Length30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6515-00-074-1016 (S184)
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
6515-00-074-1016S184 SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-00-226-025279-731 SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery
6515-00-376-694019S SUCCESSOR
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Dsp Worldwide Inc a Pfizer Co
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
79-730 PRIMARY Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery (USA)
TEVDEK Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery (USA)
GGS00816 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
99-1029 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
79-730 Teleflex-Ct- Devices Inc Dba Teleflex Medical (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-471-0587?

NSN 6515-01-471-0587 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-471-0587?

NSN 6515-01-471-0587 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 79-730 (Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery), TEVDEK (Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery), GGS00816 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), 99-1029 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 79-730 (Teleflex-Ct- Devices Inc Dba Teleflex Medical).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-471-0587?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-01-471-0587: 6515-00-226-0250, 6515-00-074-1016, 6515-00-159-4845 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 79-730?

Key specifications for 79-730: Sterility: STERILE; Size Designator: 6-0; Material: PLASTIC POLYESTER SUTURE; Color: GREEN. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-471-0587 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-471-0587 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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