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K964HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-603-7549 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-603-7549 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-7549. Primary manufacturer part number: K964H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Material: SILK SUTURE
  • Size Designator: 2-0
  • Length: 30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Needle Design Designation: CARDIOVASCULAR
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-7549, 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 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-603-7549
Primary Part NumberK964H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
MaterialSILK SUTURE
Size Designator2-0
Length30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SterilitySTERILE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Needle Design DesignationCARDIOVASCULAR
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
ColorBLACK
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
K964H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
32138 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
K964H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
6515NCM127341 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
PERMA-HAND Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
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S-185
3020-00-222-2664INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-603-7549?

NSN 6515-01-603-7549 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 6515-01-603-7549?

NSN 6515-01-603-7549 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: K964H (Ethicon, Inc), 32138 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), K964H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), 6515NCM127341 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), PERMA-HAND (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-603-7549?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-01-603-7549: 6515-01-153-5472, 6515-00-067-8243, 6515-00-067-8244 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of K964H?

Key specifications for K964H: Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE; Material: SILK SUTURE; Size Designator: 2-0; Length: 30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-603-7549 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-603-7549 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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