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J980HSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-531-6481 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-531-6481 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-531-6481. Primary manufacturer part number: J980H.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Needle Nominal Length: 48.0 MILLIMETERS MM
  • Size Designator: 3-0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.018 MILLIMETERS MM
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Color: NATURAL
  • Material: POLYGLACTIN 910 SUTURE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Polyglactin 910 Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-531-6481, 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 Ethicon, Inc. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: DZ.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-531-6481
Primary Part NumberJ980H
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusACTIVE
Needle Nominal Length48.0 MILLIMETERS MM
Size Designator3-0
SterilitySTERILE
Needle Nominal Diameter0.018 MILLIMETERS MM
Unit Package Quantity36
ColorNATURAL
MaterialPOLYGLACTIN 910 SUTURE
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Immediate Container Quantity36
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL
Needle Type DesignatorCTX
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Length36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6515-01-603-6549 (J980H)
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueDZ
Verified Substitutes 2
6515-01-603-6549J980H SUCCESSOR
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
2540-01-585-2660 INTERCHANGEABLE
Motor,hydraulic
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
J980H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
05-0800 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
6515NCM050844 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6515-01-603-6549 Suture,absorbable,surgical · J980H
2540-01-585-2660INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,HYDRAULIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-531-6481?

NSN 6515-01-531-6481 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-531-6481?

NSN 6515-01-531-6481 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: J980H (Ethicon, Inc), 05-0800 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 6515NCM050844 (Defense Medical Standardization Board).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-531-6481?

There are 2 known substitutes for 6515-01-531-6481: 6515-01-603-6549, 2540-01-585-2660. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of J980H?

Key specifications for J980H: Needle Nominal Length: 48.0 MILLIMETERS MM; Size Designator: 3-0; Sterility: STERILE; Needle Nominal Diameter: 0.018 MILLIMETERS MM. 18 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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