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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-471-0587 |
| Primary Part Number | 79-730 |
| Item Name | Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Genzyme Corporation Dba Genzyme Biosurgery |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| 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 |
| Strand Fiber Arrangement | BRAIDED |
| Unit Package Quantity | 36 |
| Length | 30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| Successor | 6515-00-074-1016 (S184) |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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.
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).
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.
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.
NSN 6515-01-471-0587 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.