The Blade,retractor,abdominal, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-247-4977, 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 Codman & Shurtleff Inc. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-247-4977 |
| Primary Part Number | 50-4568 |
| Item Name | Blade,retractor,abdominal |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Codman & Shurtleff Inc |
| 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 | EA |
NSN 6515-01-247-4977 is a Blade,retractor,abdominal, manufactured by Codman & Shurtleff Inc, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-247-4977 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 50-4568 (Codman & Shurtleff Inc), 72016 (Tryco Incorporated Dba Tryco Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6515-01-630-7556. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 50-4568: Special Features: KELLY,2 IN. W,3 IN. L; CORROSION RESISTING STEEL; RATCHET NOTCHES ON HANDLE FOR ATTACHMENT TO SEGMENTED OVAL RING 6515-01-346-4818 IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BOOKWALTER KELLY RETRACTOR 3" WIDE. 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.