The Forceps,hemostatic, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-138-5014, 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 Biomet Microfixation, Llc Div Biomet Microfixation. Government technical data includes 11 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-01-138-5014 |
| Primary Part Number | 21-0049 |
| Item Name | Forceps,hemostatic |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Biomet Microfixation, Llc Div Biomet Microfixation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Jaw Grasping Facility Arrangement | OPPOSED |
| Grasping Facility Quantity Per Jaw | 1 FIRST JAW AND 2 SECOND JAW |
| Jaw Type | STRAIGHT |
| Compression Retaining Method | RATCH-PAWL |
| Jaw Length | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Designation | KOCHER |
| Grip Type | FINGER RING |
| Jaw Grasping Method | TEETH |
| Jaw Grasping Facility Location | ALONG JAW |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Usage Design | USED IN GENERAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| SK17-2855 | Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA) |
| 5867172855 | Owens & Minor Distribution Inc (USA) |
| 21-0049 PRIMARY | Biomet Microfixation, Llc Div Biomet Microfixation (USA) |
| 17-2855 PRIMARY | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MDS1234014 | 5/9 Secondary reference Medline Industries, Lp |
NSN 6515-01-138-5014 is a Forceps,hemostatic, manufactured by Biomet Microfixation, Llc Div Biomet Microfixation, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-138-5014 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: SK17-2855 (Cardinal Health 200, Llc), 5867172855 (Owens & Minor Distribution Inc), 21-0049 (Biomet Microfixation, Llc Div Biomet Microfixation), 17-2855 (Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3020-01-143-7286. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 21-0049: Jaw Grasping Facility Arrangement: OPPOSED; Grasping Facility Quantity Per Jaw: 1 FIRST JAW AND 2 SECOND JAW; Jaw Type: STRAIGHT; Compression Retaining Method: RATCH-PAWL. 11 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.