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J869HSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-603-6973 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-603-6973 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-6973. Primary manufacturer part number: J869H.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Size Designator: 2-0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Length: 27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-6973, 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 11 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. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-603-6973
Primary Part NumberJ869H
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Size Designator2-0
SterilitySTERILE
Length27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Needle Design DesignationORTHOPEDIC CLOSURE
ColorNATURAL
MaterialGLYCOLIDE LACTIDE COPLOYMER SUTURE
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 7
No Item Name Available
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
J869H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
32064 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
6515NCM127298 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
ETHJ869H Medline Industries, Lp (USA)
POLYGLACTIN 910 Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-235-6083SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
6105-00-235-2887SUCCESSOR
MOTOR,ALTERNATING CURRENT
2810-00-118-2199INTERCHANGEABLE
LINER
32064
4730-00-278-4822INTERCHANGEABLE
ELBOW,PIPE
331C188H11
5340-01-127-9611INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
3206-4
5950-01-277-4037INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,RADIO FREQUENCY
320-64
4730-01-665-1915INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO HOSE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-603-6973?

NSN 6515-01-603-6973 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-603-6973?

NSN 6515-01-603-6973 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: J869H (Ethicon, Inc), 32064 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 6515NCM127298 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), ETHJ869H (Medline Industries, Lp), POLYGLACTIN 910 (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-603-6973?

There are 7 known substitutes for 6515-01-603-6973: 6515-01-235-6083, 6105-00-235-2887, 2810-00-118-2199 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of J869H?

Key specifications for J869H: Size Designator: 2-0; Sterility: STERILE; Length: 27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-603-6973 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-603-6973 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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