The Rongeur, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-139-8265, 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 Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-01-139-8265 |
| Primary Part Number | 53-1388 |
| Item Name | Rongeur |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Form | STRAIGHT |
| Design Designation | KERRISON |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| NL6038 | Carefusion 2200 Inc (USA) |
| 53-1388 PRIMARY | Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 83-1218 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 42-3575 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments |
| 70-0636 | 5/9 Secondary reference Boss Instruments, Limited Inc |
| 53-1388 | 5/9 Secondary reference Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. |
NSN 6515-01-139-8265 is a Rongeur, manufactured by Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-139-8265 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: NL6038 (Carefusion 2200 Inc), 53-1388 (Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5945-01-474-3739. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 53-1388: Design Form: STRAIGHT; Design Designation: KERRISON; Special Features: 7-1/2 IN. SHAFT; 5 MM UP BITE; 40 DEG ANGLE; FOR USE IN LAMINECTOMY PROCEDURES IN NEUROSURGERY MM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: KERRISON RONGEUR 5 MM 40 DEG UPBITE MM. 3 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.