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8523HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-603-8079 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-603-8079 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-8079. Primary manufacturer part number: 8523H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 36
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER
  • End Type: DOUBLE ARMED
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
  • Needle Design Designation: CARDIOVASCULAR
  • Color: BLUE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-8079, 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 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-603-8079
Primary Part Number8523H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
Immediate Container Quantity36
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
End TypeDOUBLE ARMED
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Needle Design DesignationCARDIOVASCULAR
ColorBLUE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
SterilitySTERILE
Unit Package Quantity36
Size Designator2-0
Length36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
MaterialPLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 6
No Item Name Available
3020-00-222-2664C320433 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6515-01-504-4216320.40 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
32040 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
8523H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
8523H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
PROLENE Ethicon, Inc (USA)
6515NCM127282 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-368-6260SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
3020-00-222-2664INTERCHANGEABLE
LINK,ROLLER CHAIN
C320433
5999-01-116-7690INTERCHANGEABLE
DELAY LINE SET
5930-01-421-5510INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,CLEANER,ULTR
32040
6515-01-504-4216INTERCHANGEABLE
BENDING TEMPLATE,BONE FIXATION
320.40
4730-01-534-0413INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,HOSE
32040

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-603-8079?

NSN 6515-01-603-8079 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 6515-01-603-8079?

NSN 6515-01-603-8079 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 32040 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 8523H (Ethicon, Inc), 8523H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), PROLENE (Ethicon, Inc), 6515NCM127282 (Defense Medical Standardization Board).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-603-8079?

There are 6 known substitutes for 6515-01-603-8079: 6515-01-368-6260, 3020-00-222-2664, 5999-01-116-7690 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8523H?

Key specifications for 8523H: Immediate Container Quantity: 36; Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER; End Type: DOUBLE ARMED; Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-603-8079 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-603-8079 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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