The Gouge,spinal, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-164-3140, 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 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-01-164-3140 |
| Primary Part Number | 40-6920 |
| Item Name | Gouge,spinal |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Handle Type | KNURLED |
| Design Form | STRAIGHT |
| Blade Length | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Designation | COBB |
| Blade Shape | STRAIGHT |
| Distal End Width | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Blade Edge Type | STRAIGHT |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Irrigation Feature | NOT PROVIDED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 32-2660 | Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. (USA) |
| 40-6920 PRIMARY | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA) |
| 2880-11 PRIMARY | Novo Surgical, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2891-01 | 5/9 Secondary reference Zimmer, Inc. Dba Z Hotel |
| 00-2891-001-00 | 5/9 Secondary reference Zimmer, Inc. Dba Z Hotel |
NSN 6515-01-164-3140 is a Gouge,spinal, manufactured by Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-164-3140 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 32-2660 (Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.), 40-6920 (Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments), 2880-11 (Novo Surgical, Inc.).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4920-01-474-4554, 4720-01-595-0799, 5330-01-694-8304. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 40-6920: Handle Type: KNURLED; Design Form: STRAIGHT; Overall Length: 9.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Blade Length: 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 9 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.