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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

12-8696Staple,bone Fixation

Smith and Nephew Inc · NSN 6515-01-175-2318 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-175-2318 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-175-2318. Primary manufacturer part number: 12-8696.
Features
  • Staple,bone Fixation — FSC 6515
  • Material: COBALT ALLOY OVERALL
  • Size: LARGE
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Smith and Nephew Inc
Applications
  • Applications requiring Cobalt Alloy Overall construction
General Description

The Staple,bone Fixation, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-175-2318, 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 Smith and Nephew Inc. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-175-2318
Primary Part Number12-8696
Item NameStaple,bone Fixation
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSmith and Nephew Inc
StatusACTIVE
MaterialCOBALT ALLOY OVERALL
SizeLARGE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 1
2520-01-272-5318128696 INTERCHANGEABLE
Disk,clutch,vehicular
Dana Corp Spicer Transmission Div
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
12-8696 PRIMARY Smith and Nephew Inc (USA)
Related Parts
2520-01-272-5318INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK,CLUTCH,VEHICULAR
128696

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-175-2318?

NSN 6515-01-175-2318 is a Staple,bone Fixation, manufactured by Smith and Nephew Inc, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-175-2318?

NSN 6515-01-175-2318 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 12-8696 (Smith and Nephew Inc).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-175-2318?

There is 1 known substitute for 6515-01-175-2318: 2520-01-272-5318. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12-8696?

Key specifications for 12-8696: Material: COBALT ALLOY OVERALL; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: STAPLE BONE FIXATION COBALT CHROMIUM LGE 1 X 0.562" W SPIKES USHAPE; Size: LARGE; Special Features: "U" SHAPEDW/SPIKES; SERRATED; DESIGNED TO BOTTOM OUT ON SOFT TISSUE TO REDUCE POSSIBILITY OF OVER DRIVING. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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