The Handle,cautery, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-938-9028, 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 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-00-938-9028 |
| Item Name | Handle,cautery |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Unit of Issue Cube | 0.021 CUBIC FEET |
| Style Designator | CAUTERY, PENCIL |
| Electrode Shank Length Accommodated | 0.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Unit of Issue Weight | 0.30 POUNDS LBS |
| Electrode Shank Diameter Accommodated | 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 711A | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Birtcher Corp |
NSN 6515-00-938-9028 is a Handle,cautery, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4930-01-055-9977. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6515-00-938-9028: Unit of Issue Cube: 0.021 CUBIC FEET; Style Designator: CAUTERY, PENCIL; Electrode Shank Length Accommodated: 0.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 4.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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.