The Forceps,bronchoscopic, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-331-9900, 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 Pilling Surgical Inc Dba Pilling Weck Div Pilling Instruments. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-00-331-9900 |
| Primary Part Number | 50-6040 |
| Item Name | Forceps,bronchoscopic |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Pilling Surgical Inc Dba Pilling Weck Div Pilling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Handle Type | PIVOTED LEVER AND NONDETACHABLE |
| Jaw Type | RECTANGULAR |
| Design Designation | JACKSON |
| Grip Type | FINGER RING |
| Unit Type | ALLIGATOR |
| Jaw Grasping Method | BITING TYPE |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE OVERALL |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Usage Design | BIOPSY PUNCHING |
| Joint Type | LAP-LOCK |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 50-6040 PRIMARY | Pilling Surgical Inc Dba Pilling Weck Div Pilling Instruments (USA) |
NSN 6515-00-331-9900 is a Forceps,bronchoscopic, manufactured by Pilling Surgical Inc Dba Pilling Weck Div Pilling Instruments, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-00-331-9900 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 50-6040 (Pilling Surgical Inc Dba Pilling Weck Div Pilling Instruments).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-00-987-4511. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 50-6040: Handle Type: PIVOTED LEVER AND NONDETACHABLE; Jaw Type: RECTANGULAR; Design Designation: JACKSON; Grip Type: FINGER RING. 10 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.