The Forceps,bone Holding, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-165-6744, 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 Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma. Government technical data includes 3 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 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 | 6515-01-165-6744 |
| Primary Part Number | 398.82 |
| Item Name | Forceps,bone Holding |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Jaw Type | CURVED |
| Design Designation | KERN |
| 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 |
NSN 6515-01-165-6744 is a Forceps,bone Holding, manufactured by Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-165-6744 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 398.82 (Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma), OS910-053 (Carefusion 2200 Inc), 27-1196 (Boss Instruments, Limited Inc).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5940-01-330-8300, 6135-01-429-9029. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 398.82: Jaw Type: CURVED; Overall Length: 10.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Designation: KERN; Special Features: MEDIUM CURVED JAWS (18 MM) WITH SUITABLE BONE GRASPING TIPS;W/LOCKING MECHANISM ON HANDLE;SELF CENTERING;26.0 CM LG 0/A. E.I. NSN 6515-01-385-0522, BONE FORCEPS SET MM. 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.