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J386HSuture,absorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-610-1168 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-610-1168 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-610-1168. Primary manufacturer part number: J386H.
Features
  • Suture,absorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Needle Design Designation: CUTICULAR
  • Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Size Designator: 4-0
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
  • Color: VIOLET
  • Strand Fiber Arrangement: BRAIDED
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Suture,absorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-610-1168, 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 10 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-610-1168
Primary Part NumberJ386H
Item NameSuture,absorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
Needle Design DesignationCUTICULAR
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Size Designator4-0
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
ColorVIOLET
Strand Fiber ArrangementBRAIDED
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Unit Package Quantity36
SterilitySTERILE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 3
No Item Name Available
5310-00-962-2632906736C1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain Round
Solar Turbines Incorporated Dba Solar Turbines Incorporated
5330-01-009-7034A24478-203-22 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing,preformed
Tiffin Parts, L.l.c. Div Subsidiary of Pettibone Corp.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
226191 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
J386H Ethicon, Inc (USA)
J386H PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
6515NCM128164 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-316-8752SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
5310-00-962-2632INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN ROUND
906736C1
5330-01-009-7034INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING,PREFORMED
A24478-203-22

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-610-1168?

NSN 6515-01-610-1168 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 6515-01-610-1168?

NSN 6515-01-610-1168 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 226191 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), J386H (Ethicon, Inc), J386H (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon), 6515NCM128164 (Defense Medical Standardization Board).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-610-1168?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6515-01-610-1168: 6515-01-316-8752, 5310-00-962-2632, 5330-01-009-7034. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of J386H?

Key specifications for J386H: Needle Design Designation: CUTICULAR; Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Size Designator: 4-0; End Type: SINGLE ARMED. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-610-1168 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-610-1168 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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