The Needle,hypodermic, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-404-2240, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-00-404-2240 |
| Item Name | Needle,hypodermic |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Quantity Within Each Immediate Container | 12 |
| Needle Cannula Gage Designation and Location | 20 GAGE CANNULA |
| Immediate Container Type | RACK, CARDBOARD OR RACK, METAL OR RACK, PLASTIC |
| Hub Type | THREADED |
| Cannula Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cannula Bevel Designation | REGULAR |
| Unit Package Quantity | 12 |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 1 SIZE |
| Cannula Wall Thickness Designation | REGULAR |
| Immediate Container Quantity | 1 |
| Surface Treatment | CHROMIUM AND NICKEL HUB |
| Material | STEEL COMP 304 CANNULA |
| Material | ALUMINUM AND COPPER ALLOY HUB |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING CLEANING WIRE |
| 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 | PG |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MILN36305 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6515-00-404-2240 is a Needle,hypodermic, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6515-00-404-2260. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6515-00-404-2240: Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 12; Needle Cannula Gage Designation and Location: 20 GAGE CANNULA; Immediate Container Type: RACK, CARDBOARD OR RACK, METAL OR RACK, PLASTIC; Hub Type: THREADED. 14 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.