Surgical Absorbable Suture

N878H

N878H
(NSN) National Stock Number
6515-00-054-7446
Federal Supply Classification
6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment and Supplies
Item Name Code
12953
Schedule B Code
9018320000
Summary

0.362 millimeters nominal diameter, 2.250 feet nominal length, 36 unit package quantity, 2-0 size designator, sterile sterility, 1.062 inches needle nominal length

DAC HCC DMIL RNCC
4 - - 3
RNVC SADC MSDS RNAAC
2 - - ZZ
Identification

An item designed for stitching and thus securing tissues. It is designed of a material which will be dissolved and absorbed in such tissues.

INC FIIG Concept Condition
12953 A21900 - 1
Specifications
Diameter
0.362 millimeters nominal
Details The length of a straight line which passes through the center of a circular figure or body,and terminates at the circumference.
Length
2.250 feet nominal
Details A measurement of the longest dimension of any object,in distinction from width.
Unit Package Quantity
36
Details The number of items contained in the unit package.
Size Designator
2-0
Details A designation indicating the size by which the item is commercially known and/or identified.
Sterility
sterile
Details An indication of whether or not the item is free of living organisms.
Needle Nominal Length
1.062 inches
Details A measurement of the longest nominal dimension of a needle,in distinction from width.
Material And Location
gut suture and steel, corrosion resisting needle
Details The element, compound, or mixture of which the item is fabricated, excludingany surface treatment, and its location. please use mrc matt with isac in place of this discontinued mrc.
Surface Treatment And Location
chromium salt suture
Details The plating,dip,and/or coating that cannot be wiped off.plating and/or coating is any chemical and/or metallic additive,electrochemical,or mild mechanical process which protects the surface of the item and its location. please use mrc sftt with isac coding in place of this discontinued mrc.
Immediate Container Type
packet, foil, heat sealed
Details Indicates the type of container with which the item is in direct contact.
Immediate Container Quantity
36
Details The number of immediate containers.
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container
1
Details The number of items within each immediate container.
Armed Suture Needle Point Style
round taper
Details The style designation indicating the configuration that most nearly corresponds to the appearance of an armed suture needle point.
End Type
single armed
Details Indicates the type of end.
Armed Suture Needle Style
5/8 circle
Details The style designation indicating the configuration that most nearly corresponds to the appearance of an armed suture needle.
Strand Fiber Arrangement
twisted
Details The specific arrangement of the fibers to form a strand.
Part Name Assigned By Controlling Agency
suture abs gut sz 2-0 2.50' l armed treated ster 36s
Details The name assigned to the item by the government agency or commercial organization controlling the design of the item.
Special Features
treated; used in urological surgical procedures; individually sealed
Details Those unusual or unique characteristics or qualities of an item not covered in the other requirements and which are determined to be essential for identification on one or more other functions.
Unit Of Issue Cube
0.001 cubic feet
Details A measurement of volume taken by multiplying the length by the width by the height of the unit of issue and rendered in cubic units.
Supplementary Features
d-day item for dod
Details Characteristics or qualities of an item,not covered in any other requirement,which are considered essential information for one or more functions excluding nsn assignment.
Master-Cross Reference List
Part CAGE DAC HCC RNCC RNVC MSDS RNAAC
N878H 10614 4 - 5 9 - 75
Material and Special Handling
Hazardous material, precious metals, criticality, and electrostatic discharge indicators.
HMIC PMIC ESD/EMI Criticality
N A - -
Freight
Universal / National Freight and Handling Information
UFC HMC LTL LCL
00000 - W -
RVC WCC TCC SHC
- 534 Z 9

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UNITED STATES
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions for NSN 6515-00-054-7446
What is the NIIN of the NSN 6515-00-054-7446?
The National Item Identification Number (NIIN) of the NSN 6515-00-054-7446 is 00-054-7446
When the NSN 6515-00-054-7446 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?
It was assigned 57 years ago, on Tue, May 30, 1967
Does the NSN 6515-00-054-7446 contain any precious metals?
Does not contain precious metal
Does the NSN 6515-00-054-7446 contain any hazardous material?
No data in HMIRS

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