NSN 6515-01-346-4838 · NIIN 013464838 · Part number 50-4576
Codman & Shurtleff Inc · FSC 6515 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies · FSG 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment · CAGE 13372
Government record, cited
NSN 6515-01-346-4838 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-346-4838. Manufacturer of record part number: 50-4576.
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FSC 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies · CAGE 13372 · 50-4576 · 72018 · 72018
FSC: 6515 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
FSG: 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment
Primary part number: 50-4576
Manufacturer: Codman & Shurtleff Inc
General Description
The Blade,retractor,abdominal, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-346-4838, 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 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6515-01-346-4838
Primary Part Number
50-4576
Item Name
Blade,retractor,abdominal
FSC / FSG
6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
Manufacturer
Codman & Shurtleff Inc
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
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
⇄Related Items2
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
6240-01-439-472772018POSSIBLE MATCH
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
Possible match (shared part number)Itt Schadow Inc
6515-01-630-757550-4576POSSIBLE MATCH
RETRACTOR,GENERAL OPERATING
Possible match (shared part number)Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical
NSN 6515-01-346-4838 is a Blade,retractor,abdominal, manufactured by Codman & Shurtleff Inc, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 6515-01-346-4838?
NSN 6515-01-346-4838 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 72018 (Tryco Incorporated Dba Tryco Inc), 50-4576 (Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.), 50-4576 (Codman & Shurtleff Inc), 72018 (Flexbar Machine Corp).
What NSN replaces 6515-01-346-4838?
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6240-01-439-4727, 6515-01-630-7575. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 50-4576?
Key specifications for 50-4576: Special Features: BALFOUR,2 IN. W,3 IN. L; CORROSION-RESISTING STEEL; RATCHET NOTCHES ON HANDLE FOR ATTACHMENT TO SEGMENT TO SEGMENTED OVAL RING 6515-01-346-4818 IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BALFOUR BLADDER BLADE. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6515-01-346-4838 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.