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1647GSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical

Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon · NSN 6515-01-612-6256 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-612-6256 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-612-6256. Primary manufacturer part number: 1647G.
Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • End Type: SINGLE ARMED
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Color: BLACK
  • Unit Package Quantity: 12
  • Needle Design Designation: PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: REVERSE CUTTING EDGE
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 3/8 CIRCLE
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-612-6256, 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 12 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. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: BX.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-612-6256
Primary Part Number1647G
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEthicon Us Llc Div Ethicon
StatusCANCELLED
End TypeSINGLE ARMED
SterilitySTERILE
ColorBLACK
Unit Package Quantity12
Needle Design DesignationPLASTIC SURGERY
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleREVERSE CUTTING EDGE
Armed Suture Needle Style3/8 CIRCLE
Needle Nominal Diameter0.064 MILLIMETERS MM
Immediate Container TypePACKET, FOIL
Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
Size Designator7-0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBX
Verified Substitutes 5
No Item Name Available
5930-00-359-5500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,toggle
2520-00-554-78571647G INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,axle,automotive
Oshkosh Defense Llc
4710-01-174-889626046-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube,metallic
Hdt Expeditionary Systems Inc
6620-01-578-6562 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,pressure
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1647G Ethicon, Inc (USA)
260461 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
6515NCM128506 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
1647G PRIMARY Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-178-7872SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
5930-00-359-5500INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,TOGGLE
2520-00-554-7857INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,AXLE,AUTOMOTIVE
1647G
4710-01-174-8896INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE,METALLIC
26046-1
6620-01-578-6562INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,PRESSURE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-612-6256?

NSN 6515-01-612-6256 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 6515-01-612-6256?

NSN 6515-01-612-6256 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 1647G (Ethicon, Inc), 260461 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 6515NCM128506 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 1647G (Ethicon Us Llc Div Ethicon).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-612-6256?

There are 5 known substitutes for 6515-01-612-6256: 6515-01-178-7872, 5930-00-359-5500, 2520-00-554-7857 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1647G?

Key specifications for 1647G: End Type: SINGLE ARMED; Sterility: STERILE; Color: BLACK; Unit Package Quantity: 12. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-612-6256 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-612-6256 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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