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SL693Suture,absorbable,surgical

United States Surgical Corporation Dba U.s Surgical Div Us Surgical · NSN 6515-01-525-8815 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-525-8815 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-525-8815. Primary manufacturer part number: SL693.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Size Designator: 3-0
  • Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.028 INCHES IN
  • Needle Nominal Length: 24.0 MILLIMETERS MM
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Length: 30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Diameter: 0.2 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Applications
  • Applications requiring Polyglactin 910 Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-525-8815, 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 United States Surgical Corporation Dba U.s Surgical Div Us Surgical. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-525-8815
Primary Part NumberSL693
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUnited States Surgical Corporation Dba U.s Surgical Div Us Surgical
StatusACTIVE
Size Designator3-0
Needle Nominal Diameter0.028 INCHES IN
Needle Nominal Length24.0 MILLIMETERS MM
SterilitySTERILE
Unit Package Quantity36
Length30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Diameter0.2 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
MaterialPOLYGLACTIN 910 SUTURE
Needle Type DesignatorC-14
ColorNATURAL
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Needle Design DesignationOPHTHALMIC OR SUTURING AND LIGATING IN SURGICAL PROCEDURE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6515-00-280-9190 (452A)
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
6515-00-280-9190452A SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Clinical Pharmacies Inc Dba C P Medical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
SL693 United States Surgical Corporation Dba U.s Surgical Div Us Surgical (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6515-00-280-9190 Suture,absorbable,surgical · 452A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-525-8815?

NSN 6515-01-525-8815 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by United States Surgical Corporation Dba U.s Surgical Div Us Surgical, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-525-8815?

NSN 6515-01-525-8815 has 1 cross-referenced part number: SL693 (United States Surgical Corporation Dba U.s Surgical Div Us Surgical).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-525-8815?

There is 1 known substitute for 6515-01-525-8815: 6515-00-280-9190. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of SL693?

Key specifications for SL693: Size Designator: 3-0; Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.028 INCHES IN; Needle Nominal Length: 24.0 MILLIMETERS MM; Sterility: STERILE. 17 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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