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J978HSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-604-1894 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-604-1894 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-1894. Primary manufacturer part number: J978H.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Size Designator: 0
  • Length: 36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Material: POLYGLACTIN 910 SUTURE
  • Needle Design Designation: GYNECOLOGY AND PM
  • Color: NATURAL
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 36
Applications
  • Applications requiring Polyglactin 910 Suture construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-1894, 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 14 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. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-604-1894
Primary Part NumberJ978H
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
Size Designator0
Length36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Unit Package Quantity36
MaterialPOLYGLACTIN 910 SUTURE
Needle Design DesignationGYNECOLOGY AND PM
ColorNATURAL
Immediate Container Quantity36
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 4
No Item Name Available
5940-00-283-5281MS25036-109 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Sae International Dba Sae International
5310-00-790-299031905 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
Jergens Inc Div Tooling Components Division
9905-01-468-7329 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plate,identification
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
J978H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
J978H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
6515NCM127184 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
31905 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-354-9470SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
5940-00-283-5281INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
MS25036-109
5310-00-790-2990INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
31905
9905-01-468-7329INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE,IDENTIFICATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-604-1894?

NSN 6515-01-604-1894 is a Suture,absorbable,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 6515-01-604-1894?

NSN 6515-01-604-1894 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: J978H (Ethicon, Inc), J978H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), 6515NCM127184 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 31905 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-604-1894?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6515-01-604-1894: 6515-01-354-9470, 5940-00-283-5281, 5310-00-790-2990 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of J978H?

Key specifications for J978H: Size Designator: 0; Length: 36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Unit Package Quantity: 36; Material: POLYGLACTIN 910 SUTURE. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-604-1894 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-604-1894 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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