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X517HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-603-8107 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-603-8107 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-8107. Primary manufacturer part number: X517H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 36
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
  • Needle Design Designation: ORTHOPEDIC CLOSURE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyester Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-8107, 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-603-8107
Primary Part NumberX517H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
Immediate Container Quantity36
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Needle Design DesignationORTHOPEDIC CLOSURE
ColorGREEN
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Size Designator0
SterilitySTERILE
Unit Package Quantity36
Length30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialPLASTIC POLYESTER SUTURE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
X517H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
X517H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
6515NCM127285 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
32044 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
ETHIBOND Ethicon, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-360-5709SUCCESSOR
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10596841-5
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GEAR ASSEMBLY,SPEED DECREASER
47363
5305-01-105-1787INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,ASSEMBLED WASHER
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5305-01-145-7971INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,TAPPING
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CLAMP,HOSE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-603-8107?

NSN 6515-01-603-8107 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 6515-01-603-8107?

NSN 6515-01-603-8107 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: X517H (Ethicon, Inc), X517H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), 6515NCM127285 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 32044 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), ETHIBOND (Ethicon, Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-603-8107?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-01-603-8107: 6515-01-360-5709, 5331-00-808-0794, 3010-00-945-1259 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of X517H?

Key specifications for X517H: Immediate Container Quantity: 36; End Type: SINGLE ARMED; Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE NONABS PLASTIC POLYESTER SZ 0 30IN L B3 1/2 CIR C3 RVS CUTTING 36S IN. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-603-8107 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-603-8107 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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