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M8702Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. · NSN 6515-01-559-4036 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-559-4036 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-559-4036. Primary manufacturer part number: M8702.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Size Designator: 7-0
  • End Type: DOUBLE ARMED
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
  • Color: BLUE
  • Length: 24.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Sterility: STERILE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polypropylene Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-559-4036, 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 Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.. Government technical data includes 7 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. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-559-4036
Primary Part NumberM8702
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJohnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Size Designator7-0
End TypeDOUBLE ARMED
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
MaterialPLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
ColorBLUE
Length24.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SterilitySTERILE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 11
5340-00-205-6135F3NY-312NAC SUCCESSOR
Clamp,loop
Brady United States
5315-00-200-43265163 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,quick Release
Avibank Mfg., Inc. Dba Avibank Manufacturing Inc
6625-00-228-97215163 INTERCHANGEABLE
Extender Card
The Bechdon Company, Llc
5330-00-354-84845163 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket Set
Quincy Compressor Division of Coltec Industries Inc Dba Quincy Compressor Div Quincy Compressor
5950-00-525-5508T235A132-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,pulse
Instrument Systems Corp
3030-00-528-4287 INTERCHANGEABLE
Belts,v,matched Set
4320-00-927-71405163 INTERCHANGEABLE
Deflector,dirt and Liquid
Crane Pumps & Systems Pft Corp Div Crane Pumps & System Pft Corp.
5340-00-969-6502NAS1397R5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,loop
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
6635-01-242-22545163 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sample Tube
Howell Laboratories Inc Dba Howell Laboratories Inc
7530-01-336-05407530-01-336-0540 INTERCHANGEABLE
Label
North Central Sight Services Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5163 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
6515NCM072003 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
M8702 PRIMARY Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5340-00-205-6135SUCCESSOR
CLAMP,LOOP
F3NY-312NAC
5315-00-200-4326INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,QUICK RELEASE
5163
6625-00-228-9721INTERCHANGEABLE
EXTENDER CARD
5163
5330-00-354-8484INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET SET
5163
5950-00-525-5508INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,PULSE
T235A132-1
3030-00-528-4287INTERCHANGEABLE
BELTS,V,MATCHED SET
4320-00-927-7140INTERCHANGEABLE
DEFLECTOR,DIRT AND LIQUID
5163
5340-00-969-6502INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,LOOP
NAS1397R5
6635-01-242-2254INTERCHANGEABLE
SAMPLE TUBE
5163
7530-01-336-0540INTERCHANGEABLE
LABEL
7530-01-336-0540
5920-01-719-3920INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,ENCLOSED LINK
5163

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-559-4036?

NSN 6515-01-559-4036 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc., classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-559-4036?

NSN 6515-01-559-4036 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 5163 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 6515NCM072003 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), M8702 (Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-559-4036?

There are 11 known substitutes for 6515-01-559-4036: 5340-00-205-6135, 5315-00-200-4326, 6625-00-228-9721 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M8702?

Key specifications for M8702: Size Designator: 7-0; End Type: DOUBLE ARMED; Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT; Material: PLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE. 9 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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