The Scissors,general Surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-355-7369, 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 Aesculap, Inc. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-355-7369 |
| Primary Part Number | BC173 |
| Item Name | Scissors,general Surgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Aesculap, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cut Length | 105.000 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Design Designation | STEVENS |
| Features Provided | DETACHABLE BLADE EDGE |
| Blade Point Type | BLUNT |
| Blade Shape | CURVED |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING PROBE BODY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| BC173 PRIMARY | Aesculap, Inc (USA) |
NSN 6515-01-355-7369 is a Scissors,general Surgical, manufactured by Aesculap, Inc, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-355-7369 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BC173 (Aesculap, Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4730-01-364-4412. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for BC173: Cut Length: 105.000 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Design Designation: STEVENS; Features Provided: DETACHABLE BLADE EDGE; Blade Point Type: BLUNT. 6 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.