# NSN 6515-01-242-3997: Pledget, Suture

NSN 6515-01-242-3997 (also written 6515012423997; NIIN 01-242-3997) is a pledget, suture in Federal Supply Class 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. 2 manufacturer part numbers from 2 suppliers are on record. It was last purchased in Aug 2026.

## Identification

- NSN: 6515-01-242-3997 (6515012423997)
- NIIN: 01-242-3997 (012423997)
- Item name: PLEDGET,SUTURE
- Federal Supply Class: [FSC 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies](https://nsnexplorer.com/fsc/6515/)
- Federal Supply Group: [FSG 65](https://nsnexplorer.com/group/65/)
- Acquisition method suffix code: AMSC Z: a commercial, nondevelopmental or off-the-shelf item. (observed 2026-10-10)
- Acquisition method code: 3

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | PLEDGET SUTURE TELFLON MEDIUM FIRM 1/2: X 1/8" 216S |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | MEDIUM FIRM; 1/4 IN X 1/8 IN X 1/16INCH; NOT ATTACHED TO SUTURE; HOLDS SUTURE IN PLACE DURING SURGERY, POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE, STERILE |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Q705 | 3M9U4 | TELEFLEX-CT- DEVICES INC DBA TELEFLEX MEDICAL | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| Q705 | 8BXN8 | TELEFLEX LLC | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Price history

Newest first.

| Date | Unit price | Quantity | Supplier | Agency | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-08-17 | $144.00 | 2 | TELEFLEX LLC | — | [record](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515012423997) |

## Contract awards

Newest first.

| Date | Award | Description | Recipient | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-08-17 | [SPE2DS26V8929](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515012423997) | PLEDGET, SUTURE | TELEFLEX LLC | $288.00 |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6515012423997&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515012423997
- AMSC record: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/
- USAspending contract actions (each award above links to its record)
- All data is public U.S. government data; every row above links to its source record where one exists.

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