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8701HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-604-1890 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-604-1890 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-1890. Primary manufacturer part number: 8701H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER
  • Color: BLUE
  • End Type: DOUBLE ARMED
  • Needle Design Designation: CARDIOVASCULAR
  • Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polypropylene Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-1890, 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 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-604-1890
Primary Part Number8701H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
ColorBLUE
End TypeDOUBLE ARMED
Needle Design DesignationCARDIOVASCULAR
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SterilitySTERILE
Size Designator7-0
MaterialPLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 6
No Item Name Available
5940-00-143-4774MS25036-153 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
31902 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
8701H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
8701H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
PROLENE Ethicon, Inc (USA)
6515NCM127159 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-259-4272SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
5940-00-143-4774INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
MS25036-153
4730-00-541-1402INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,TUBE TO BOSS
317454
5310-01-017-6530INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
CL-7-FW
3455-01-242-0290INTERCHANGEABLE
BLADE KIT,HOLE SAW
AV02E
5935-01-335-1775INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COMPON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-604-1890?

NSN 6515-01-604-1890 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-604-1890?

NSN 6515-01-604-1890 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 31902 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 8701H (Ethicon, Inc), 8701H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), PROLENE (Ethicon, Inc), 6515NCM127159 (Defense Medical Standardization Board).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-604-1890?

There are 6 known substitutes for 6515-01-604-1890: 6515-01-259-4272, 5940-00-143-4774, 4730-00-541-1402 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8701H?

Key specifications for 8701H: Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE; Strand Fiber Arrangement: MONOFILAMENT; Special Features: REPLACEMENT NSN FOR 6515-01-259-4272; Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-604-1890 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-604-1890 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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