The Cephapirin Sodium, cataloged under National Stock Number 6505-01-053-5488, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6505-01-053-5488 |
| Item Name | Cephapirin Sodium |
| FSC / FSG | 6505 / 65 — Drugs and Biologicals |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Administration | INTRAVENOUS |
| Primary Container Content Quantity | 2.000 GRAMS OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT G |
| Medical Designation and Grade | UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA |
| Primary Container Type | BOTTLE |
| Physical Form | POWDER |
| Active Medicament Medicinal Strength | 2.00 GRAMS CEPHAPIRIN ACTIVE INGREDIENT G |
| Total Primary Container Quantity | 10 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CEFADYL | 5/9 Secondary reference Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Co Apothecon Div |
| NDC00015-7629-95 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Co Apothecon Div |
NSN 6505-01-053-5488 is a Cephapirin Sodium, classified under FSC 6505, Drugs and Biologicals. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6505-01-059-1731, 6505-01-305-0461. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6505-01-053-5488: Administration: INTRAVENOUS; Primary Container Content Quantity: 2.000 GRAMS OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT G; Medical Designation and Grade: UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA; Primary Container Type: BOTTLE. 7 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.