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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-603-8146 |
| Primary Part Number | 31960 |
| Item Name | Suture,absorbable,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
| Color | NATURAL |
| End Type | SINGLE ARMED |
| Armed Suture Needle Point Style | ROUND TAPER |
| Quantity Within Each Immediate Container | 1 |
| Strand Fiber Arrangement | TWISTED |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE |
| Immediate Container Quantity | 36 |
| Armed Suture Needle Style | 1/2 CIRCLE |
| Immediate Container Type | PACKET, FOIL, SEALED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Unit of Issue | BX |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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.
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).
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.
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.