The Periosteotome, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-355-3300, 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 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-00-355-3300 |
| Primary Part Number | 55-5980 |
| Item Name | Periosteotome |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Form | DOUBLE-ENDED |
| Blade Width | 0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Designation | ALEXANDER-FARABEUF |
| Blade Edge Type | SHARP |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY HANDLE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BLADE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| SK55-5980A | Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA) |
| 60-1325 | Boss Instruments, Limited Inc (USA) |
| 55-5980 PRIMARY | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA) |
| 5867555980 | Owens & Minor Distribution Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 25-22 | 5/9 Secondary reference Miltex Instrument Company Inc |
NSN 6515-00-355-3300 is a Periosteotome, manufactured by Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-00-355-3300 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: SK55-5980A (Cardinal Health 200, Llc), 60-1325 (Boss Instruments, Limited Inc), 55-5980 (Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments), 5867555980 (Owens & Minor Distribution Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4730-00-887-3287. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 55-5980: Design Form: DOUBLE-ENDED; Overall Length: 8.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Blade Width: 0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Designation: ALEXANDER-FARABEUF. 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.