The Stockings,anti-Embolism, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-172-6517, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-172-6517 |
| Item Name | Stockings,anti-Embolism |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Size | X-LARGE REGULAR |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CALF HIGH ORTHAWEAR | 5/9 Secondary reference Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
| 3845-21 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
NSN 6515-01-172-6517 is a Stockings,anti-Embolism, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6515-01-255-8177. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6515-01-172-6517: Size: X-LARGE REGULAR; Special Features: 17-19 INCHES CALF CIRCUMFERENCE; LENGTH 13-19 INCHES; WASHABLE; 2-WAY STRETCH; COLOR-CODED; UNIT QTY 12 PAIRS IN; Material: PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON OVERALL. 2 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.