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K871HSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-604-4443 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-604-4443 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-4443. Primary manufacturer part number: K871H.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 36
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 1
  • Color: BLACK
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Needle construction
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-604-4443, 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 16 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. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-604-4443
Primary Part NumberK871H
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusACTIVE
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleROUND TAPER
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Immediate Container Quantity36
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container1
ColorBLACK
Diameter0.178 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Size Designator4-0
SterilitySTERILE
Needle Nominal Length0.687 INCHES IN
Length2.500 FEET NOMINAL FT
Unit Package Quantity36
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE
Supplementary FeaturesIF SUBJECT ITEM IS NOT STORED IN CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT (CCE) FOR A MONTH OR MORE, THEN THE SLC SHALL BE CUT IN HALF
MaterialSILK SUTURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 9
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
32121 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
K871H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
K871H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
6515NCM127326 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
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6680-00-060-7102INTERCHANGEABLE
TACHOMETER,MECHANICAL,FIXED MOUN
32121
3110-00-108-9247INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
5315-00-457-0447INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADLESS
SQAP7347715
4820-00-606-6320INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,GLOBE
A14822
4820-00-918-2491INTERCHANGEABLE
COCK,SHUTOFF,SCREW STEM
103KD
4920-01-023-4012INTERCHANGEABLE
BLANKET,COVER,HEATER
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COOLER,FLUID,INDUSTRIAL
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CUTTER,MILLING,END
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5120-01-666-3172INTERCHANGEABLE
TIRE IRON
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-604-4443?

NSN 6515-01-604-4443 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 6515-01-604-4443?

NSN 6515-01-604-4443 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 32121 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), K871H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), K871H (Ethicon, Inc), 6515NCM127326 (Defense Medical Standardization Board).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-604-4443?

There are 9 known substitutes for 6515-01-604-4443: 6680-00-060-7102, 3110-00-108-9247, 5315-00-457-0447 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of K871H?

Key specifications for K871H: Armed Suture Needle Point Style: ROUND TAPER; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SUTURE NONABS SZ 4-0 2.50FT L B3 1/2 CIR C7 RD TAPER NDL 36S FT; Special Features: REPLACEMENT NSN FOR 6515-00-246-9835; End Type: SINGLE ARMED. 18 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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