The Drainage Unit,pleural Cavity, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-177-3718, 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 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-01-177-3718 |
| Item Name | Drainage Unit,pleural Cavity |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Transparent Feature | INCLUDED |
| Nonsupply Items and Quantities | RESET VALVE,1; INTERNAL FUNNEL SHAPED Y-TYPE CONNECTOR,1; ANTI-REFLUX VALVE,1; RADIOPAQUE TUBING,1/8 INCH O.D.,2; LARGE TEMPERED SPRINGS,2 IN |
| Drainage Container Type | MULTICHAMBER |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 5420-34 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
| HEMO-DRAIN KIT | 5/9 Secondary reference Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
NSN 6515-01-177-3718 is a Drainage Unit,pleural Cavity, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5985-01-693-3023. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6515-01-177-3718: Transparent Feature: INCLUDED; Nonsupply Items and Quantities: RESET VALVE,1; INTERNAL FUNNEL SHAPED Y-TYPE CONNECTOR,1; ANTI-REFLUX VALVE,1; RADIOPAQUE TUBING,1/8 INCH O.D.,2; LARGE TEMPERED SPRINGS,2 IN; Special Features: STERILE; DISPOSABLE; OBLONG SHAPED PLASTIC UNIT,CALIBRATED TO 400 ML. IN 50 ML. INCREMENTS; Drainage Container Type: MULTICHAMBER. 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.