The Forceps,thoracic, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-139-8939, 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 3 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 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 | 6515-01-139-8939 |
| Primary Part Number | 55-3012 |
| Item Name | Forceps,thoracic |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shape | ANGULAR |
| Design Designation | MIXTER |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CH1726-001 | Carefusion 2200 Inc (USA) |
| 14-5009 | Boss Instruments, Limited Inc (USA) |
| 55-3012 PRIMARY | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA) |
| 19-8146 | Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. (USA) |
NSN 6515-01-139-8939 is a Forceps,thoracic, manufactured by Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-139-8939 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: CH1726-001 (Carefusion 2200 Inc), 14-5009 (Boss Instruments, Limited Inc), 55-3012 (Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments), 19-8146 (Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-01-253-2684. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 55-3012: Shape: ANGULAR; Overall Length: 11.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Designation: MIXTER; Special Features: SOFT JAW; LONGITUDINAL SERRATIONS ALONG LENGTH OF JAWS; W/SEVERAL CROSSWISE SERRATION AT DISTAL TIP OF CLAMP; 27.9 CM O/A LG CM. 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.