The Forceps,tissue, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-334-9048, 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 Steris Corporation Dba Steris Applied Sterilization Technololgies. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-334-9048 |
| Primary Part Number | CH5902 |
| Item Name | Forceps,tissue |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Steris Corporation Dba Steris Applied Sterilization Technololgies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shape | TAPERED |
| Design Designation | DEBAKEY |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| CH5902 PRIMARY | Steris Corporation Dba Steris Applied Sterilization Technololgies (USA) |
| VMCH5902 | Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6515NCM128494 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| CH5902 | 5/9 Secondary reference Carefusion 2200 Inc |
| 244932 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CH5902 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cardinal Health |
| CH5902 | 5/9 Secondary reference Baxter Healthcare Corp Operating Room Div V Mueller Government Sales |
NSN 6515-01-334-9048 is a Forceps,tissue, manufactured by Steris Corporation Dba Steris Applied Sterilization Technololgies, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-334-9048 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: CH5902 (Steris Corporation Dba Steris Applied Sterilization Technololgies), VMCH5902 (Cardinal Health 200, Llc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6810-01-494-3726. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for CH5902: Shape: TAPERED; Overall Length: 7.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Designation: DEBAKEY; Special Features: FORCEPS, TISSUE, VASCULAR; DEBAKEY; TAPERED; LENGTH: 7.75 IN; STAINLESS STEEL; JAWS TAPER FROM 2 MM WIDE TO 1.5 MM WIDE AT DISTAL END MM. 3 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.