# NSN 6515-01-728-6323: Suture, Absorbable, Surgical

NSN 6515-01-728-6323 (also written 6515017286323; NIIN 01-728-6323) is a suture, absorbable, surgical in Federal Supply Class 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. 3 manufacturer part numbers from 3 suppliers are on record. No purchases are on record yet.

## Identification

- NSN: 6515-01-728-6323 (6515017286323)
- NIIN: 01-728-6323 (017286323)
- Item name: SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL
- 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: 4

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | ABSORBABLE ANTIBACTERIAL SUTURE WITHOUT NEEDLE. COATED VICRYL PLUS POLYGLACTIN 910 WITH IRGACARE MP. BRAIDED SIZE 3-0; BOX OF 12. UNIDIRECTIONAL; LENGTH: 18", COLOR: VIOLET |
| HUES | COLOR | VIOLET |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SURGICAL, ANTIBACTERIAL, VIOLET, UNARMED 12S |
| APTD | END TYPE | UNARMED |
| APZJ | STRAND FIBER ARRANGEMENT | MONOFILAMENT |
| ABRY | LENGTH | INCHES NOMINAL 18.00 |
| AJXE | SIZE DESIGNATOR | 3-0 |
| AKMX | STERILITY | STERILE |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1684615 | 89875 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL MATERIEL DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| 6515NCM251347 | 64616 | DEFENSE MEDICAL STANDARDIZATION BOARD | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| VCP104G | 75ZC2 | ETHICON US LLC DIV ETHICON | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6515017286323&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6515017286323
- AMSC record: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/
- All data is public U.S. government data; every row above links to its source record where one exists.

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