The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-563-3016, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Ethicon Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company). Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-563-3016 |
| Primary Part Number | J463G |
| Item Name | Suture,absorbable,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Ethicon Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company) |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 13.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Sterility | STERILE |
| Needle Nominal Length | 13.0 MILLIMETERS MM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 6515-01-563-3016 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company), classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-563-3016 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: J463G (Ethicon Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company)), VR493 (Ethicon Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company)), VR493 (Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd).
Key specifications for J463G: Length: 13.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Sterility: STERILE; Special Features: DESIGNED FOR SHORT TERM (7-10 DAYS) LOW STRESS WOUND SUPPORT. STERILE. UNDYED, BRAIDED SUTURES ARE NON-ANTIGENIC. HIGH INITIAL STRENGTH. LENGTH 45CM CM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: FAST ABSORBING SUTURE WITH P-3 NEEDLE. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.