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54-6520Scissors,tenotomy

Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical · NSN 6515-00-365-6300 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-00-365-6300 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-00-365-6300. Primary manufacturer part number: 54-6520.
Features
  • Scissors,tenotomy — FSC 6515
  • Grip Type: FINGER RING
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: III TYPE AND 1 CLASS
  • Design Designation: STEVENS
  • Blade Shape: STRAIGHT
  • Blade Point Type: BLUNT
  • Cut Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Overall construction
General Description

The Scissors,tenotomy, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-365-6300, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (No Item Name Available) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 13 commercial cross-references from 12 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-00-365-6300
Primary Part Number54-6520
Item NameScissors,tenotomy
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSpecialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical
StatusACTIVE
Grip TypeFINGER RING
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataIII TYPE AND 1 CLASS
Design DesignationSTEVENS
Blade ShapeSTRAIGHT
Blade Point TypeBLUNT
Cut Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6530-01-369-7956 (3331)
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 12
6515-00-364-48001008118 SUCCESSOR
Scissors,iris
Henry Schein, Inc.
6530-01-369-79563331 SUCCESSOR
Restraint,torso
Posey Products, Llc Dba Posey Co
6515-01-388-495696-1100 SUCCESSOR
Punch,cutaneous Biopsy
Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments
5315-00-019-7085 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin
6625-00-229-8793 INTERCHANGEABLE
Marker,sweep,fixed
3110-00-277-03683331 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cup,tapered Roller Bearing
The Timken Corporation
6515-00-364-280011-381-11 INTERCHANGEABLE
Scissors,enucleation
Anmuth Medical International Llc
6515-00-364-420064-2042 INTERCHANGEABLE
Scissors,iris
Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments
6515-00-364-460047-1245 INTERCHANGEABLE
Scissors,iris
Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments
6515-00-365-520064-1442 INTERCHANGEABLE
Scissors,strabismus
Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
54-6520 Codman & Shurtleff Inc (USA)
TM-BC.172 Trillamed Llc (USA)
333.1 Acme Precision Surgical Inc Dba a & P Surgical Co (USA)
BC172R Trillamed Llc (USA)
5867221240 Owens & Minor Distribution Inc (USA)
204.150 Sklar Corporation Dba Dittmar (USA)
54-6520 PRIMARY Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical (USA)
22-1240 PRIMARY Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA)
BC.172 Aesculap, Inc (USA)
18-1462 Miltex Instrument Company Inc (USA)
GGS167 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
SK22-1240 Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA)
E3560 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Div Surgical (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6530-01-369-7956 Restraint,torso · 3331
6515-00-364-4800SUCCESSOR
SCISSORS,IRIS
1008118
6515-01-388-4956SUCCESSOR
PUNCH,CUTANEOUS BIOPSY
96-1100
5315-00-019-7085INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN
6625-00-229-8793INTERCHANGEABLE
MARKER,SWEEP,FIXED
3110-00-277-0368INTERCHANGEABLE
CUP,TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
3331
6515-00-364-2800INTERCHANGEABLE
SCISSORS,ENUCLEATION
11-381-11
6515-00-364-4200INTERCHANGEABLE
SCISSORS,IRIS
64-2042
6515-00-364-4600INTERCHANGEABLE
SCISSORS,IRIS
47-1245
6515-00-365-5200INTERCHANGEABLE
SCISSORS,STRABISMUS
64-1442
6515-00-365-6200INTERCHANGEABLE
SCISSORS,TENOTOMY
64-1342
5360-00-447-6660INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,EXTENSION
3331

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-00-365-6300?

NSN 6515-00-365-6300 is a Scissors,tenotomy, manufactured by Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-00-365-6300?

NSN 6515-00-365-6300 has 13 cross-referenced part numbers: 54-6520 (Codman & Shurtleff Inc), TM-BC.172 (Trillamed Llc), 333.1 (Acme Precision Surgical Inc Dba a & P Surgical Co), BC172R (Trillamed Llc), 5867221240 (Owens & Minor Distribution Inc) and 8 more.

What NSN replaces 6515-00-365-6300?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-00-365-6300: 6515-00-364-4800, 6530-01-369-7956, 6515-01-388-4956 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 54-6520?

Key specifications for 54-6520: Overall Length: 4.000 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Grip Type: FINGER RING; Special Features: FOR SEVERING TENDONS IN EYE AND OR OTHER DELICATE OPERATIONS; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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