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31946Suture,absorbable,surgical

Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia · NSN 6515-01-603-9520 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-603-9520 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-9520. Primary manufacturer part number: 31946.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Size Designator: 2-0
  • Needle Nominal Length: 27.000 INCHES IN
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER
  • Color: NATURAL
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Polyglactin 910 Overall construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-603-9520, 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 9 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-603-9520
Primary Part Number31946
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDefense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
StatusCANCELLED
SterilitySTERILE
Unit Package Quantity36
Size Designator2-0
Needle Nominal Length27.000 INCHES IN
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
ColorNATURAL
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
MaterialPOLYGLACTIN 910 OVERALL
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 3
No Item Name Available
5950-00-581-9095 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
5945-01-667-9387700-K31Z-KJ INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
31946 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
J266H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
6515NCM127198 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-179-0015SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
5950-00-581-9095INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
5945-01-667-9387INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
700-K31Z-KJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-603-9520?

NSN 6515-01-603-9520 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-603-9520?

NSN 6515-01-603-9520 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 31946 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), J266H (Ethicon, Inc), 6515NCM127198 (Defense Medical Standardization Board).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-603-9520?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6515-01-603-9520: 6515-01-179-0015, 5950-00-581-9095, 5945-01-667-9387. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 31946?

Key specifications for 31946: Sterility: STERILE; Unit Package Quantity: 36; Size Designator: 2-0; Needle Nominal Length: 27.000 INCHES IN. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-603-9520 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-603-9520 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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