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J946HSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-604-2686 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-604-2686 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-2686. Primary manufacturer part number: J946H.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Length: 36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Size Designator: 0
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 36
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-2686, 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 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-604-2686
Primary Part NumberJ946H
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
SterilitySTERILE
Length36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Unit Package Quantity36
Size Designator0
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Immediate Container Quantity36
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
MaterialPOLYGLACTIN 910 SUTURE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
ColorNATURAL
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL
Needle Design DesignationGENERAL CLOSURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
6110-01-695-17454005-340113-27466 SUCCESSOR
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
27466 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
J946H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
COATED VICRYL POLYGLACTIN 910 Ethicon, Inc (USA)
6515NCM127064 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
J946H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-383-2700SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
6110-01-695-1745SUCCESSOR
CONTROLLER,ELECTRICAL
4005-340113-27466
5130-00-021-2003INTERCHANGEABLE
BIT,SCREWDRIVER
5130-00-021-2003
2810-00-118-2852INTERCHANGEABLE
DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
27466
4730-00-391-9299INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING,PIPE
27466
5330-00-531-5907INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
S749A205
1650-00-949-5885INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,LINEAR ACTUATING CYLIN
1650-00-949-5886INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,LINEAR ACTUATING CYLIN
5130-01-322-6226INTERCHANGEABLE
BIT,SCREWDRIVER
27466
6515-01-367-1075INTERCHANGEABLE
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6515-01-369-7128INTERCHANGEABLE
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6515-01-378-3861INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-604-2686?

NSN 6515-01-604-2686 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 6515-01-604-2686?

NSN 6515-01-604-2686 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 27466 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), J946H (Ethicon, Inc), COATED VICRYL POLYGLACTIN 910 (Ethicon, Inc), 6515NCM127064 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), J946H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-604-2686?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-01-604-2686: 6515-01-383-2700, 6110-01-695-1745, 5130-00-021-2003 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of J946H?

Key specifications for J946H: Sterility: STERILE; Length: 36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Unit Package Quantity: 36; Size Designator: 0. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-604-2686 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-604-2686 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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