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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-604-1848 |
| Primary Part Number | 8521H |
| Item Name | Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
| Color | BLUE |
| Unit Package Quantity | 36 |
| Immediate Container Quantity | 36 |
| Immediate Container Type | PACKET, FOIL |
| Sterility | STERILE |
| Size Designator | 4-0 |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Unit of Issue | BX |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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.
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).
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.
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.