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37-6980Blade,surgical Knife,detachable

Beaver Rudolph Inc · NSN 6515-01-164-3161 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-164-3161 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-164-3161. Primary manufacturer part number: 37-6980.
Features
  • Blade,surgical Knife,detachable — FSC 6515
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL
  • Design Form: CURVED RIGHT
  • Features Provided: STERILE
  • Design Designation: BEAVER
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Beaver Rudolph Inc
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Overall construction
General Description

The Blade,surgical Knife,detachable, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-164-3161, 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 Beaver Rudolph Inc. Government technical data includes 4 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-164-3161
Primary Part Number37-6980
Item NameBlade,surgical Knife,detachable
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBeaver Rudolph Inc
StatusCANCELLED
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL
Design FormCURVED RIGHT
Features ProvidedSTERILE
Design DesignationBEAVER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
Fastener,flare Lock
5915-00-281-0277SC-D-104944 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,band Pass
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5950-00-686-6827 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
5340-00-787-6424 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seat,helical Compression Spring
6630-01-027-3914 INTERCHANGEABLE
Comparator,color
4220-01-053-5645 INTERCHANGEABLE
Equipment Bag Diver
5120-01-101-1201 INTERCHANGEABLE
Remover,integrated Circuit
2590-01-151-9636 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve
4730-01-158-7517 INTERCHANGEABLE
Elbow,pipe to Hose
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
37-6980 PRIMARY Beaver Rudolph Inc (USA)
6980 PRIMARY Beaver Rudolph Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-249-1194SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
5340-00-597-6976SUCCESSOR
FASTENER,FLARE LOCK
5915-00-281-0277INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,BAND PASS
SC-D-104944
5950-00-686-6827INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
5340-00-787-6424INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,HELICAL COMPRESSION SPRING
6630-01-027-3914INTERCHANGEABLE
COMPARATOR,COLOR
4220-01-053-5645INTERCHANGEABLE
EQUIPMENT BAG DIVER
5120-01-101-1201INTERCHANGEABLE
REMOVER,INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
2590-01-151-9636INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE
4730-01-158-7517INTERCHANGEABLE
ELBOW,PIPE TO HOSE
5120-01-352-4898INTERCHANGEABLE
PLIERS
6515-01-527-0296INTERCHANGEABLE
SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-164-3161?

NSN 6515-01-164-3161 is a Blade,surgical Knife,detachable, manufactured by Beaver Rudolph Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-164-3161?

NSN 6515-01-164-3161 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 37-6980 (Beaver Rudolph Inc), 6980 (Beaver Rudolph Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-164-3161?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6515-01-164-3161: 6515-01-249-1194, 5340-00-597-6976, 5915-00-281-0277 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 37-6980?

Key specifications for 37-6980: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BLADE SURG KNIFE DET BEAVER CRVD R INTRA-ARTICULAR ARTRO-LOCK 6S; Special Features: INTRA-ARTICULAR; COLLET LOCKING MECHANISM; ARTRO-LOCK; 4 MM MINI-BANANA; SHARP, ALL AROUND; WILL PASS THROUGH A 4 MM ARTHROSCOPIC OPERATING SHEATH; FOR USE WITH BEAVER HANDLE, 6515-01-167-6667; INDIVIDUALLY SEALED; D-DAY ITEM FOR DOD MM; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL; Design Form: CURVED RIGHT. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6515-01-164-3161 still in active supply?

NSN 6515-01-164-3161 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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