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16-1905Scissors,general Surgical

Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments · NSN 6515-01-139-8987 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-139-8987 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-139-8987. Primary manufacturer part number: 16-1905.
Features
  • Scissors,general Surgical — FSC 6515
  • Blade Shape: CURVED
  • Design Designation: METZENBAUM DELICATE DISSECTING
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL
  • Cut Length: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Cut Type: FINE
  • Blade Point Type: BLUNT
  • 5 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Overall construction
General Description

The Scissors,general Surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-139-8987, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (No Item Name Available) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-139-8987
Primary Part Number16-1905
Item NameScissors,general Surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments
StatusACTIVE
Blade ShapeCURVED
Design DesignationMETZENBAUM DELICATE DISSECTING
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL
Cut Length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cut TypeFINE
Blade Point TypeBLUNT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 6
5330-00-291-4120501711 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Tiffin Parts, L.l.c. Div Subsidiary of Pettibone Corp.
4820-00-508-289012701 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,shuttle
Saf Industries Llc Dba Saf Industries Llc Div Garkenyon
5998-00-762-541550171-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Printed Wiring Board
The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division
5342-00-772-3639161905 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket
Telemechanics Inc
5962-01-195-7545161905 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,memory
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
4210-01-329-3480 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
16-1905 PRIMARY Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA)
50-1711 Boss Instruments, Limited Inc (USA)
RH1651-001 Baxter Healthcare Corp Operating Room Div V Mueller Government Sales (USA)
RH1651-001 Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA)
RH1651-001 Carefusion 2200 Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-291-4120INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
501711
4820-00-508-2890INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SHUTTLE
12701
5998-00-762-5415INTERCHANGEABLE
PRINTED WIRING BOARD
50171-1
5342-00-772-3639INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET
161905
5962-01-195-7545INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,MEMORY
161905
4210-01-329-3480INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-139-8987?

NSN 6515-01-139-8987 is a Scissors,general Surgical, manufactured by Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-139-8987?

NSN 6515-01-139-8987 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 16-1905 (Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments), 50-1711 (Boss Instruments, Limited Inc), RH1651-001 (Baxter Healthcare Corp Operating Room Div V Mueller Government Sales), RH1651-001 (Cardinal Health 200, Llc), RH1651-001 (Carefusion 2200 Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-139-8987?

There are 6 known substitutes for 6515-01-139-8987: 5330-00-291-4120, 4820-00-508-2890, 5998-00-762-5415 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 16-1905?

Key specifications for 16-1905: Blade Shape: CURVED; Design Designation: METZENBAUM DELICATE DISSECTING; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: GOLD HANDLED NASAL METZ SCISSORS; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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