The Driver-Extractor,fixation Staple, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-164-3146, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-01-164-3146 |
| Item Name | Driver-Extractor,fixation Staple |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 11-1138 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6515-01-164-3146 is a Driver-Extractor,fixation Staple, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4320-01-614-6883, 3120-01-642-7802. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6515-01-164-3146: Special Features: 9-1/2 IN. LG; SURE-GRIP HANDLE; FOR USE IN INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF FIXATION STAPLES DURING ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: DRIVER-EXTRACTOR FIXATION STAPLE 9.50" LG SURE GRIP HANDLE. 0 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.