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679HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon, Inc · NSN 6515-01-604-1387 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-604-1387 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-1387. Primary manufacturer part number: 679H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
  • Color: BLACK
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • Needle Design Designation: CUTICULAR
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Size Designator: 2-0
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silk Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-1387, 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 Ethicon, Inc. Government technical data includes 11 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. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-604-1387
Primary Part Number679H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon, Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
ColorBLACK
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Needle Design DesignationCUTICULAR
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Size Designator2-0
Length30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SterilitySTERILE
MaterialSILK SUTURE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6515-00-187-2682 (697H)
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 8
No Item Name Available
6515-00-187-2682697H SUCCESSOR
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Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
679H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
32090 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
6515NCM127528 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6515-00-187-2682 Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical · 697H
6515-01-209-1163SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
7240-00-404-9794INTERCHANGEABLE
FUNNEL
32090
5950-00-677-9846INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
32090
5330-01-064-3872INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
5365-01-379-6057INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIM
7025-01-460-1816INTERCHANGEABLE
DIGITIZER,DATA ENTRY
5340-01-732-7533INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,ACCESS
32090

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-604-1387?

NSN 6515-01-604-1387 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon, Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-604-1387?

NSN 6515-01-604-1387 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 679H (Ethicon, Inc), 32090 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 6515NCM127528 (Defense Medical Standardization Board).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-604-1387?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6515-01-604-1387: 6515-01-209-1163, 6515-00-187-2682, 7240-00-404-9794 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 679H?

Key specifications for 679H: Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE NONABS CUTICULAR SILK SZ 2-0 30IN L B2 3/8 CIR C3 RVS CUTTING 36S IN; Color: BLACK; Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-604-1387 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-604-1387 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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