Part Details | SURGICAL ABSORBABLE SUTURE
6515-01-525-8820 An item designed for stitching and thus securing tissues. It is designed of a material which will be dissolved and absorbed in such tissues.
Alternate Parts: SL1659, SL1659, 6515-01-525-8820, 01-525-8820, 6515015258820, 015258820
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | NOV 29, 2004 | 01-525-8820 | 12953 ( SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SURGICAL ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
REGULAR CUTTING EDGE
3/8 CIRCLE
Cross Reference | NSN 6515-01-525-8820
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| SL1659 | 6VKK4 | COVIDIEN SALES LLC |
| SL1659 | 16895 | UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATIONDBA U.S SURGICAL DIV US SURGICAL |
Technical Data | NSN 6515-01-525-8820
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| MATERIAL AND LOCATION | PLASTIC, GLYCOLIDE-LACTIDE COPOLYMER SUTURE |
| COLOR | NATURAL |
| LENGTH | 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL |
| STRAND FIBER ARRANGEMENT | BRAIDED |
| STERILITY | STERILE |
| NEEDLE DESIGN DESIGNATION | C$DCTU |
| END TYPE | SINGLE ARMED |
| ARMED SUTURE NEEDLE STYLE | 3/8 CIRCLE |
| ARMED SUTURE NEEDLE POINT STYLE | REGULAR CUTTING EDGE |
| NEEDLE NOMINAL DIAMETER | 0.017 INCHES |
| NEEDLE NOMINAL LENGTH | 11.0 MILLIMETERS |
| SIZE DESIGNATOR | 5-0 |
| NEEDLE TYPE DESIGNATOR | PC-13 |
| DIAMETER | 0.1 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL |
| UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY | 36 |
| SPECIAL FEATURES | SUTURE IS COATED WITH MIXTURE OF CAPROLACTONE/GLYCOLIDE AND CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE; SUTURES NOT INDICATED FOR USE IN CARDIOVASCULAR OR NEURAL TISSUE; ABSORPTION ESSENTIALLY COMPLETE BETWEEN 56 AND 70 DAYS; STERILIZATION ETHYLENE OXIDE |
| PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | POLYSORB, LACTOMER, 9-1 COATED, BRAIDED SYNTHETIC ABSORBABLE SUTURES |