The Forceps,hemostatic, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-334-2800, 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 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-00-334-2800 |
| Primary Part Number | 17-2957 |
| Item Name | Forceps,hemostatic |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Jaw Type | FENESTRATED AND TRIANGULAR |
| Compression Retaining Method | RATCH-PAWL |
| Jaw Length | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Designation | PENNINGTON |
| Grip Type | FINGER RING |
| Jaw Grasping Method | SERRATED |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Usage Design | HEMORRHOIDAL PROCEDURES |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| SK17-2957 | Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA) |
| 5867172957 | Owens & Minor Distribution Inc (USA) |
| 17-2957 PRIMARY | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA) |
| 172957 | Nar Medical Depot, Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7-220 | 5/9 Secondary reference Miltex Instrument Company Inc |
NSN 6515-00-334-2800 is a Forceps,hemostatic, manufactured by Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-00-334-2800 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: SK17-2957 (Cardinal Health 200, Llc), 5867172957 (Owens & Minor Distribution Inc), 17-2957 (Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments), 172957 (Nar Medical Depot, Llc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5360-01-421-1957. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 17-2957: Jaw Type: FENESTRATED AND TRIANGULAR; Compression Retaining Method: RATCH-PAWL; Overall Length: 5.750 INCHES MINIMUM AND 6.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Jaw Length: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 9 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.