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32046Suture,absorbable,surgical

Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia · NSN 6515-01-603-8112 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-603-8112 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-8112. Primary manufacturer part number: 32046.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Size Designator: 2-0
  • Length: 27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-8112, 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 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-603-8112
Primary Part Number32046
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDefense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
StatusACTIVE
SterilitySTERILE
Unit Package Quantity36
Size Designator2-0
Length27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
ColorNATURAL
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Needle Design DesignationCUTICULAR
MaterialPOLYGLACTIN 910 SUTURE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL
Immediate Container Quantity36
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6515-01-311-0348
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 4
Suture,absorbable,surgical
5961-00-931-7028 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5305-01-146-477432046 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,tapping
Barnes Group Inc. Dba Barnes Distribution
6515-01-228-986232-046 INTERCHANGEABLE
Swab,proctosigmoidoscopic Tip
Deroyal Industries Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
32046 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
J589H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
6515NCM127286 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6515-01-311-0348 Suture,absorbable,surgical
5961-00-931-7028INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5305-01-146-4774INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,TAPPING
32046
6515-01-228-9862INTERCHANGEABLE
SWAB,PROCTOSIGMOIDOSCOPIC TIP
32-046

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-603-8112?

NSN 6515-01-603-8112 is a Suture,absorbable,surgical, manufactured by Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-603-8112?

NSN 6515-01-603-8112 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 32046 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), J589H (Ethicon, Inc), 6515NCM127286 (Defense Medical Standardization Board).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-603-8112?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6515-01-603-8112: 6515-01-311-0348, 5961-00-931-7028, 5305-01-146-4774 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 32046?

Key specifications for 32046: Sterility: STERILE; Unit Package Quantity: 36; Size Designator: 2-0; Length: 27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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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