The Retractor,general Operating, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-210-2150, 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 Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-210-2150 |
| Primary Part Number | SU3561-01 |
| Item Name | Retractor,general Operating |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Form | ONE-PIECE |
| Design Designation | VOLKMAN |
| Blade Quantity | 1 |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Prong Quantity | 3 |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| SU3561-01 PRIMARY | Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA) |
| MDS1828003F PRIMARY | Medline Industries, Lp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SU3561 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Baxter Healthcare Corp Operating Room Div V Mueller Government Sales |
| VOLKMANN RETRACTOR | 5/9 Secondary reference Baxter Healthcare Corp Operating Room Div V Mueller Government Sales |
NSN 6515-01-210-2150 is a Retractor,general Operating, manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-210-2150 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: SU3561-01 (Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co), MDS1828003F (Medline Industries, Lp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6515-01-210-4483. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for SU3561-01: Design Form: ONE-PIECE; Design Designation: VOLKMAN; Blade Quantity: 1; Special Features: SHARP PRONGS; 8-3/4 IN. SIZE IN. 5 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.