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NSN 6515-01-662-0481Government record, cited

Suture, Nonabsorbable, Surgical6515-01-662-0481

NSN 6515-01-662-0481 · NIIN 016620481 · Part number VP853
Covidien Healthcare Div Medical · FSC 6515 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies · FSG 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment · CAGE 4YQT2
Government record, cited
NSN 6515-01-662-0481 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-662-0481. Manufacturer of record part number: VP853.
Also searched as  6515-01-662-0481 · 6515016620481 · NIIN 016620481 · 01-662-0481 · FSC 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies · CAGE 4YQT2 · VP853
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Features
  • Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical — FSC 6515
  • Immediate Container Type: BOX
  • Length: 47.244 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Armed Suture Needle Point Style: TAPERCUT
  • Sterility: STERILE
  • Unit Package Quantity: 36
  • Features Provided: STERILE
  • Armed Suture Needle Style: 1/2 CIRCLE
Identification
  • NSN: 6515-01-662-0481
  • NIIN: 016620481
  • FSC: 6515 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
  • FSG: 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment
  • Primary part number: VP853
  • Manufacturer: Covidien Healthcare Div Medical
General Description

The Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-662-0481, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Covidien Healthcare Div Medical. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-662-0481
Primary Part NumberVP853
Item NameSuture,nonabsorbable,surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
ManufacturerCovidien Healthcare Div Medical
StatusACTIVE
Immediate Container TypeBOX
Length47.244 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Armed Suture Needle Point StyleTAPERCUT
SterilitySTERILE
Unit Package Quantity36
Features ProvidedSTERILE
Armed Suture Needle Style1/2 CIRCLE
Strand Fiber ArrangementMONOFILAMENT
ColorBLUE
Specific UseGENERAL CLOSURE OR PLASTIC SURGERY
MaterialPLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
Needle Nominal Diameter37.0 MILLIMETERS MM
End TypeDOUBLE ARMED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
DEMIL CodeDEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
HazardNo hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality CodeX
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
VP853 PRIMARY Covidien Healthcare Div Medical (USA)
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 6515 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
6515-00-000-0069
ELECTROSURGICAL APPARATUS
6515-00-001-7679
6515-00-001-7679 · Item name not on file
6515-00-001-7680
SYRINGE AND NEEDLE,HYPODERMIC
6515-00-001-7681
6515-00-001-7681 · Item name not on file
6515-00-001-7682
6515-00-001-7682 · Item name not on file
6515-00-001-7683
BLOOD RECIPIENT SET,INDIRECT TRA
6515-00-001-9178
6515-00-001-9178 · Item name not on file
6515-00-001-9180
TUBE,TRACHEOSTOMY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-662-0481?

NSN 6515-01-662-0481 is a Suture,nonabsorbable,surgical, manufactured by Covidien Healthcare Div Medical, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.

What part numbers are listed for NSN 6515-01-662-0481?

NSN 6515-01-662-0481 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VP853 (Covidien Healthcare Div Medical).

What are the specifications of VP853?

Key specifications for VP853: Immediate Container Type: BOX; Length: 47.244 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Armed Suture Needle Point Style: TAPERCUT; Sterility: STERILE. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.

Is NSN 6515-01-662-0481 hazardous material?

No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.

Sources

U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.

U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.

✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.
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