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1668HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-603-7980 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-603-7980 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-7980. Primary manufacturer part number: 1668H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 36
  • Needle Design Designation: PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • Color: BLACK
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-7980, 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 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-603-7980
Primary Part Number1668H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusACTIVE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Immediate Container Quantity36
Needle Design DesignationPLASTIC SURGERY
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
ColorBLACK
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, SEALED
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Unit Package Quantity36
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator5-0
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SUTURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6515-01-055-0224
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 9
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
32031 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
1668H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
1668H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
6515NCM127275 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6515-01-055-0224 Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
5975-00-022-1307INTERCHANGEABLE
STRAP,TIE DOWN,ELECTRICAL COMPON
435-0002-110
4820-00-042-3772INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,REGULATING,FLUID PRESSURE
320-3-1
5930-00-044-4801INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PRESSURE
65302-12559-103
5935-00-201-5995INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
2805-00-278-1913INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,PISTON
43140A
3110-00-435-8917INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
32031
5999-01-252-0043INTERCHANGEABLE
CLIP,ELECTRICAL
32031
5365-01-312-0230INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,RING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-603-7980?

NSN 6515-01-603-7980 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,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 6515-01-603-7980?

NSN 6515-01-603-7980 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 32031 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 1668H (Ethicon, Inc), 1668H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), 6515NCM127275 (Defense Medical Standardization Board).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-603-7980?

There are 9 known substitutes for 6515-01-603-7980: 6515-01-055-0224, 5975-00-022-1307, 4820-00-042-3772 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1668H?

Key specifications for 1668H: Special Features: PS-3 NEEDLE; REPLACEMENT NSN FOR 6515-01-055-0224; Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE; Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1; Immediate Container Quantity: 36. 17 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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