The Breast Lesion Marking Kit, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-243-7166, 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 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-243-7166 |
| Item Name | Breast Lesion Marking Kit |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | STERILE; DISPOSABLE; C/O NEEDLE,20 GUAGE BY 5 CM,7 IN. SPRING HOOK WITH LOCATING MARK,ADJUSTABLE NEEDLE STOP WITH SIDE SLOT,23 GUAGE STIFFENING CANNULA IN STERILE POUCH,RULER WITH 0-25 CM CALIBRATIONS; FOR MARKING NON-PALPABLE BREAST LESIONS PRIOR TO INCISIONAL BIOPSY; UNIT PKG QTY 10 CM |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SBS-5 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6515-01-243-7166 is a Breast Lesion Marking Kit, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5920-01-656-2380. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6515-01-243-7166: General Characteristics Item Description: STERILE; DISPOSABLE; C/O NEEDLE,20 GUAGE BY 5 CM,7 IN. SPRING HOOK WITH LOCATING MARK,ADJUSTABLE NEEDLE STOP WITH SIDE SLOT,23 GUAGE STIFFENING CANNULA IN STERILE POUCH,RULER WITH 0-25 CM CALIBRATIONS; FOR MARKING NON-PALPABLE BREAST LESIONS PRIOR TO INCISIONAL BIOPSY; UNIT PKG QTY 10 CM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BREAST LESION MARKING KIT 20GAX5CM NDL SPRING HOOK STER DISP 10S. 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.