PartsTable TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

GS63MSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Medtronic Usa Inc · NSN 6515-01-604-0305 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
Verified by PartsTable
NSN 6515-01-604-0305 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-0305. Primary manufacturer part number: GS63M.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Unit Package Quantity: 24
  • Size Designator: 3-0
  • Material: SILK SUTURE
  • Needle Design Designation: GASTRO-INTESTINAL AND NEUROSURGERY
  • Immediate Container Type: PACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silk Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-0305, 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 Medtronic Usa Inc. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-604-0305
Primary Part NumberGS63M
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMedtronic Usa Inc
StatusACTIVE
SterilitySTERILE
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Unit Package Quantity24
Size Designator3-0
MaterialSILK SUTURE
Needle Design DesignationGASTRO-INTESTINAL AND NEUROSURGERY
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL, HEAT SEALED
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
ColorBLACK
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 12
6515-00-067-8243SA64H INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
6515-00-067-8244S-185 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales
9540-00-119-1787 INTERCHANGEABLE
Structural Section,special Shape
6515-00-479-8629 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
5910-00-910-4635C-0135 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corp Div Harris Defense Communications
6515-01-234-6775 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-243-1143 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6515-01-259-4271 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
6520-01-276-4530013 300 INTERCHANGEABLE
Die Spacer Kit,dental
Kerr Corporation
6515-01-364-3203 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
C0135 Ethicon, Inc (USA)
GS63M PRIMARY Medtronic Usa Inc (USA)
6515NCM127226 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
31980 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
PERMA-HAND Ethicon, Inc (USA)
GS63M Covidien Sales Llc Dba Covidien Sales (USA)
Related Parts
6515-00-067-8243INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
SA64H
6515-00-067-8244INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
S-185
9540-00-119-1787INTERCHANGEABLE
STRUCTURAL SECTION,SPECIAL SHAPE
6515-00-479-8629INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
5910-00-910-4635INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,MICA DIELECTRIC
C-0135
6515-01-234-6775INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
6515-01-243-1143INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
6515-01-259-4271INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
6520-01-276-4530INTERCHANGEABLE
DIE SPACER KIT,DENTAL
013 300
6515-01-364-3203INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
6515-01-370-1643INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
6515-01-388-2196INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
852-2573

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-604-0305?

NSN 6515-01-604-0305 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Medtronic Usa Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-604-0305?

NSN 6515-01-604-0305 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: C0135 (Ethicon, Inc), GS63M (Medtronic Usa Inc), 6515NCM127226 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 31980 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), PERMA-HAND (Ethicon, Inc) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 6515-01-604-0305?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-01-604-0305: 6515-00-067-8243, 6515-00-067-8244, 9540-00-119-1787 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of GS63M?

Key specifications for GS63M: Sterility: STERILE; Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Unit Package Quantity: 24; Size Designator: 3-0. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
PartsTable Design LLC · partstable.com