The Forceps,advancement, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-331-0100, 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 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-00-331-0100 |
| Primary Part Number | 66-5942 |
| Item Name | Forceps,advancement |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Compression Retaining Method | SPRING CATCH |
| Design Designation | PRINCE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 66-5942 PRIMARY | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA) |
| 5867665942 | Owens & Minor Distribution Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 18-1252 | 5/9 Secondary reference Miltex Instrument Company Inc |
NSN 6515-00-331-0100 is a Forceps,advancement, manufactured by Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-00-331-0100 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 66-5942 (Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments), 5867665942 (Owens & Minor Distribution Inc).
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-00-463-8580, 5999-01-024-3550, 3040-01-062-4324. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 66-5942: Compression Retaining Method: SPRING CATCH; Overall Length: 3.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Designation: PRINCE; Special Features: ANGULAR BLADES WITH FOUR SETS OF 2-VS-1 MOUSE TEETH. 3 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.