The Sponge,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6510-01-159-2966, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6510 (Surgical Dressing Materials) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6510-01-159-2966 |
| Item Name | Sponge,surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6510 / 65 — Surgical Dressing Materials |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Dressing Ply Quantity | 4 |
| Color | WHITE |
| Width | 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | GAUZE, ABSORBENT |
| Color Location | OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MDS22-7818 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Medline Industries Inc |
| MDS22-7818 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Medline Industries, Lp |
NSN 6510-01-159-2966 is a Sponge,surgical, classified under FSC 6510, Surgical Dressing Materials. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6510-01-159-2966: Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Dressing Ply Quantity: 4; Color: WHITE; Special Features: PREWASHED; RADIOPAQUE INSERT; 28-24 MESH; 7 INCH LOOP TAPE ATTACHED IN. 6 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.