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Z357HSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-603-7943 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-603-7943 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-7943. Primary manufacturer part number: Z357H.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Length: 36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Size Designator: 2-0
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Color: VIOLET
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-7943, 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 14 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. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-603-7943
Primary Part NumberZ357H
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusACTIVE
Length36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Size Designator2-0
SterilitySTERILE
Unit Package Quantity36
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
ColorVIOLET
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Needle Design DesignationGYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
Immediate Container Quantity36
MaterialPOLYDIOXANONE SUTURE
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 11
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4730-00-795-57933202-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling Half,quick Disconnect
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6515-01-200-5761 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6515-01-202-5456Z370T INTERCHANGEABLE
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Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
4820-01-353-0167EZD-S1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cock,drain
Zeks Air Drier Corp Sub of Kemp Co
6515-01-365-2012 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,absorbable,surgical
6680-01-398-1664 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tachometer,electronic
5210-01-598-74993202-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Caliper,dial
L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division
6515-01-603-6352Z340H INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,absorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
5120-01-661-257732026 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screwdriver,flat Tip
Wiha Quality Tools
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
Z357H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Z357H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
32026 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
PDS Ethicon, Inc (USA)
6515NCM127268 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-231-7237SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
4730-00-795-5793INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING HALF,QUICK DISCONNECT
3202-6
6515-01-200-5761INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
6515-01-202-5456INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
Z370T
4820-01-353-0167INTERCHANGEABLE
COCK,DRAIN
EZD-S1
6515-01-365-2012INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
6680-01-398-1664INTERCHANGEABLE
TACHOMETER,ELECTRONIC
5210-01-598-7499INTERCHANGEABLE
CALIPER,DIAL
3202-6
6515-01-603-6352INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
Z340H
5120-01-661-2577INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREWDRIVER,FLAT TIP
32026
6545-01-666-1486INTERCHANGEABLE
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET,RECRUIT PH
32026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-603-7943?

NSN 6515-01-603-7943 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-603-7943?

NSN 6515-01-603-7943 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: Z357H (Ethicon, Inc), Z357H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), 32026 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), PDS (Ethicon, Inc), 6515NCM127268 (Defense Medical Standardization Board).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-603-7943?

There are 11 known substitutes for 6515-01-603-7943: 6515-01-231-7237, 4730-00-795-5793, 6515-01-200-5761 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of Z357H?

Key specifications for Z357H: Length: 36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Size Designator: 2-0; Sterility: STERILE; Unit Package Quantity: 36. 16 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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