The Catheterization Kit,thoracentesi, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-273-3571, 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 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-273-3571 |
| Item Name | Catheterization Kit,thoracentesi |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Component Quantity | 22 |
| Unit Package Quantity | 10 |
| Disposition After Initial Use | DISPOSABLE |
| Nonsupply Items and Quantities | C/O LATEX GLOVES 1 PAIR; SWABS 2; PREP CUPS 2; 22 IN. X 26 IN. FENESTRATED DRAPE W/SELF-ADHESIVE ATTACHEMENT TABS 1; TAPE 3 IN. BY 36 IN. 1; 50 ML MEDICINE CUP 1; INSERTION TRAY C/O: MONOJECT 12CC SYRINGES 2; MONOJECT NEEDLE 25GA BY 5/8 1; 20 GA.X 1-1/2 2; 18 GA BY 3-1/2 1; SCALPEL W/NO. 11 BLADE 1; SCALPEL NO. 96 KEITH CUTTING NEEDLE W/ATTACHED Q SILK SUTURE 1; GAUZE SPONGES 4 IN. BY 4 IN. 4; PRECUT GAUZE DRESSING 4 IN BY 4 IN. 2; ARGYLE TROCAR CATHETER 1 IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8888-565036 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Sherwood Medical Co |
| 87-10-12-34 AH | 5/1 Secondary reference Air Force Medical Logistics Office |
NSN 6515-01-273-3571 is a Catheterization Kit,thoracentesi, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6515-01-273-3571: Component Quantity: 22; Unit Package Quantity: 10; Disposition After Initial Use: DISPOSABLE; Nonsupply Items and Quantities: C/O LATEX GLOVES 1 PAIR; SWABS 2; PREP CUPS 2; 22 IN. X 26 IN. FENESTRATED DRAPE W/SELF-ADHESIVE ATTACHEMENT TABS 1; TAPE 3 IN. BY 36 IN. 1; 50 ML MEDICINE CUP 1; INSERTION TRAY C/O: MONOJECT 12CC SYRINGES 2; MONOJECT NEEDLE 25GA BY 5/8 1; 20 GA.X 1-1/2 2; 18 GA BY 3-1/2 1; SCALPEL W/NO. 11 BLADE 1; SCALPEL NO. 96 KEITH CUTTING NEEDLE W/ATTACHED Q SILK SUTURE 1; GAUZE SPONGES 4 IN. BY 4 IN. 4; PRECUT GAUZE DRESSING 4 IN BY 4 IN. 2; ARGYLE TROCAR CATHETER 1 IN. 4 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.