The Swab,culture, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-240-6897, 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. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-240-6897 |
| Primary Part Number | 386402 |
| Item Name | Swab,culture |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 | PG |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 386402A | Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA) |
| B-D386402 | Medline Industries, Lp (USA) |
| 386402 PRIMARY | Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B3062-20 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cardinal Health 200, Llc |
| 23368-001 | 5/9 Secondary reference Baxter Healthcare Corp Baxter Scientific Products Div Government Sales |
| B3062-20 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Baxter Healthcare Corp Baxter Scientific Products Div Government Sales |
NSN 6515-01-240-6897 is a Swab,culture, manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-240-6897 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 386402A (Cardinal Health 200, Llc), B-D386402 (Medline Industries, Lp), 386402 (Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co).
Key specifications for 386402: Special Features: PREPARED SWAB POVIDONE SWABSTICKS; USED FOR FINAL MICROBICIDAL PREPPING; PRESATURATED; INDIVIDUALLY SEALED IN FOIL PREPACKS TO ELIMINATE CROSS CONTAIMINATION; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SWAB CULTURE POVIDONE PRESATURATED F/FINAL MICROBICIDAL 250S. 0 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.