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8521HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-604-1848 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-604-1848 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-1848. Primary manufacturer part number: 8521H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • Needle Design Designation: CARDIOVASCULAR
  • Length: 36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • End Type: DOUBLE ARMED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polypropylene Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-1848, 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 Us Llc Div Ethicon. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-604-1848
Primary Part Number8521H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusACTIVE
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Needle Design DesignationCARDIOVASCULAR
Length36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
End TypeDOUBLE ARMED
ColorBLUE
Unit Package Quantity36
Immediate Container Quantity36
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator4-0
MaterialPLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 7
4920-00-168-169631901 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5940-00-636-50081755626 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-00-828-18773190-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
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9540-01-378-530531901 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6515-01-446-3925319.01 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6515NCM127160 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
8521H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
8521H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
31901 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
Related Parts
4920-00-168-1696INTERCHANGEABLE
RING
31901
5910-00-196-0550INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,CERAMIC DIELECTR
FRE19954-1-1
5940-00-283-5280INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
MS25036-106
5940-00-636-5008INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
1755626
5935-00-828-1877INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
3190-1
9540-01-378-5305INTERCHANGEABLE
ANGLE,STRUCTURAL
31901
6515-01-446-3925INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,DEPTH,BONE SCREW
319.01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-604-1848?

NSN 6515-01-604-1848 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-604-1848?

NSN 6515-01-604-1848 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 6515NCM127160 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 8521H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), 8521H (Ethicon, Inc), 31901 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-604-1848?

There are 7 known substitutes for 6515-01-604-1848: 4920-00-168-1696, 5910-00-196-0550, 5940-00-283-5280 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8521H?

Key specifications for 8521H: Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1; Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE; Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER; Special Features: SH, SH NEEDLE STYLE; PROLENE; REPLACEMENT NSN FOR 6515-01-311-0338. 17 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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