The Forceps,towel, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-320-4590, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 6 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-00-320-4590 |
| Primary Part Number | 47-2935 |
| Item Name | Forceps,towel |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Compression Retaining Method | RATCH-PAWL |
| Design Designation | BACKHAUS |
| Grip Type | FINGER RING |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | I TYPE AND 1 SIZE |
| Jaw Grasping Method | OPPOSED PRONGS |
| Joint Type | BOX LOCK |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| SK47-2935 | Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA) |
| SU2900 | Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA) |
| 5867472935 | Owens & Minor Distribution Inc (USA) |
| SU2900 | Carefusion 2200 Inc (USA) |
| 14-5508 | Boss Instruments, Limited Inc (USA) |
| 47-2935 PRIMARY | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 33-5000 | 5/9 Secondary reference Codman & Shurtleff Inc |
| 34-5000 | 5/9 Secondary reference Codman & Shurtleff Inc |
NSN 6515-00-320-4590 is a Forceps,towel, manufactured by Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-00-320-4590 has 6 manufacturer part numbers on file: SK47-2935 (Cardinal Health 200, Llc), SU2900 (Cardinal Health 200, Llc), 5867472935 (Owens & Minor Distribution Inc), SU2900 (Carefusion 2200 Inc), 14-5508 (Boss Instruments, Limited Inc) and 1 more.
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6240-00-683-0560, 5331-01-112-1530, 5330-01-388-2138. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 47-2935: Compression Retaining Method: RATCH-PAWL; Overall Length: 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Designation: BACKHAUS; Grip Type: FINGER RING. 6 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.