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1670BHSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-603-7258 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-603-7258 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-7258. Primary manufacturer part number: 1670BH.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Diameter: 0.178 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Color: BLACK
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • Size Designator: 4-0
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-7258, 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 Us Llc Div Ethicon. Government technical data includes 13 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. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-603-7258
Primary Part Number1670BH
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
Diameter0.178 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
ColorBLACK
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Size Designator4-0
SterilitySTERILE
Length30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Needle Nominal Length1.250 INCHES IN
Unit of Issue Cube0.049 CUBIC FEET
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SUTURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 5
No Item Name Available
4720-00-006-7460100R2 TYPE A INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
ETH1670BH Medline Industries, Lp (USA)
6515NCM127328 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
1670BH PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
32124 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
ETH1670H Medline Industries, Lp (USA)
Related Parts
6515-00-246-9844SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
4720-00-006-7460INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
100R2 TYPE A
9390-00-290-2217INTERCHANGEABLE
NONMETALLIC SPECIAL SHAPED SECTI
5330-00-505-5146INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
32530
4820-00-587-9918INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,VALVE
N321240058

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-603-7258?

NSN 6515-01-603-7258 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-603-7258?

NSN 6515-01-603-7258 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: ETH1670BH (Medline Industries, Lp), 6515NCM127328 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 1670BH (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), 32124 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), ETH1670H (Medline Industries, Lp).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-603-7258?

There are 5 known substitutes for 6515-01-603-7258: 6515-00-246-9844, 4720-00-006-7460, 9390-00-290-2217 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1670BH?

Key specifications for 1670BH: Diameter: 0.178 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE NONABS POLYAMIDE NYLON SZ 4-0 2.5FT L B2 3/8 CIR BLACK 36S FT; Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE; Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-603-7258 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-603-7258 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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