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31960Suture,absorbable,surgical

Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia · NSN 6515-01-603-8146 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-603-8146 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-8146. Primary manufacturer part number: 31960.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Length: 2.250 FEET NOMINAL FT
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Needle Nominal Length: 1.000 INCHES IN
  • Size Designator: 3-0
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Diameter: 0.280 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Material: CHROMIC GUT SUTURE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Chromic Gut Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-8146, 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 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-603-8146
Primary Part Number31960
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDefense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
StatusACTIVE
Length2.250 FEET NOMINAL FT
SterilitySTERILE
Needle Nominal Length1.000 INCHES IN
Size Designator3-0
Unit Package Quantity36
Diameter0.280 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
MaterialCHROMIC GUT SUTURE
ColorNATURAL
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Strand Fiber ArrangementTWISTED
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Immediate Container Quantity36
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, SEALED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 5
Suture,absorbable,surgical
1680-00-516-818531960 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5945-00-816-5430101-1450-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Behlman Electronics, Inc
6240-01-260-9960319-60 INTERCHANGEABLE
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X-Rite Global, Incorporated Div X-Rite Incorporated
6240-01-312-915331-960 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,glow
Eao Switch Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
31960 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
N862H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
6515NCM127210 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
N862H Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd (AUS)
M4000771 Sigma Healthcare Logistics Pty Ltd (AUS)
Related Parts
6515-00-919-3353SUCCESSOR
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
1680-00-516-8185INTERCHANGEABLE
ACTUATOR,ELECTROMECHANICAL,ROTAR
31960
5945-00-816-5430INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,REED
101-1450-2
6240-01-260-9960INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
319-60
6240-01-312-9153INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,GLOW
31-960

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-603-8146?

NSN 6515-01-603-8146 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 6515-01-603-8146?

NSN 6515-01-603-8146 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 31960 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), N862H (Ethicon, Inc), 6515NCM127210 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), N862H (Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd), M4000771 (Sigma Healthcare Logistics Pty Ltd).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-603-8146?

There are 5 known substitutes for 6515-01-603-8146: 6515-00-919-3353, 1680-00-516-8185, 5945-00-816-5430 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 31960?

Key specifications for 31960: Length: 2.250 FEET NOMINAL FT; Sterility: STERILE; Needle Nominal Length: 1.000 INCHES IN; Size Designator: 3-0. 18 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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