The Forceps,towel, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-442-6883, 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 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 5 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-00-442-6883 |
| Primary Part Number | 47-2852 |
| Item Name | Forceps,towel |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Compression Retaining Method | RATCH-PAWL |
| Grip Type | FINGER RING |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 2 SIZE |
| Jaw Grasping Method | TEETH |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 47-2852 PRIMARY | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA) |
| 5867472852 | Owens & Minor Distribution Inc (USA) |
| MDS1412113 PRIMARY | Medline Industries, Lp (USA) |
| SK47-2852 | Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA) |
| 454-322 PRIMARY | Pilling Surgical Inc Dba Pilling Weck Div Pilling Instruments (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MILF36608 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 454-322 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Weck Closure Systems, Llc Div Weck Closure Systems |
NSN 6515-00-442-6883 is a Forceps,towel, manufactured by Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-00-442-6883 has 5 manufacturer part numbers on file: 47-2852 (Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments), 5867472852 (Owens & Minor Distribution Inc), MDS1412113 (Medline Industries, Lp), SK47-2852 (Cardinal Health 200, Llc), 454-322 (Pilling Surgical Inc Dba Pilling Weck Div Pilling Instruments).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5330-00-829-2592, 5895-00-910-4451, 5935-01-386-2931. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 47-2852: Compression Retaining Method: RATCH-PAWL; Overall Length: 5.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Grip Type: FINGER RING; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2 SIZE. 5 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.