The Hip Plate,orthopedic, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-231-7203, 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 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-231-7203 |
| Primary Part Number | 281.140 |
| Item Name | Hip Plate,orthopedic |
| 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 |
| General Characteristics Item Description | WITH 38 MM STANDARD BARREL; 4 HOLES; 78 MM LENGTH; 135 DEGREE ANGLE; F/USE IN PETROCHANTERIC AND INTERTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES MM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 281.140 | Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DHS PLATES | 5/1 Secondary reference Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma |
| 831535004 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
NSN 6515-01-231-7203 is a Hip Plate,orthopedic, 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 6515-01-231-7203 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 281.140 (Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2540-01-475-3576. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 281.140: General Characteristics Item Description: WITH 38 MM STANDARD BARREL; 4 HOLES; 78 MM LENGTH; 135 DEGREE ANGLE; F/USE IN PETROCHANTERIC AND INTERTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES MM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: DHS PLATES. 1 specification is 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.