The Forceps,dressing, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-359-1883, 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 Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-359-1883 |
| Primary Part Number | 66-2740 |
| Item Name | Forceps,dressing |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Jaw Type | STRAIGHT |
| Shape | STRAIGHT |
| Design Designation | EYE |
| Tip Type | SERRATED |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Usage Design | DESIGNED TO DELICATELY REMOVE SPECIMENS FOR DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 5867662740 | Owens & Minor Distribution Inc (USA) |
| SK66-2740 | Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA) |
| 66-2740 PRIMARY | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 92-3-4-4 AH | 5/1 Secondary reference Air Force Medical Logistics Office |
| 18-780 | 5/9 Secondary reference Miltex Instrument Company Inc |
| F92B535 | 5/1 Secondary reference Air Force Medical Logistics Office |
NSN 6515-01-359-1883 is a Forceps,dressing, manufactured by Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-359-1883 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 5867662740 (Owens & Minor Distribution Inc), SK66-2740 (Cardinal Health 200, Llc), 66-2740 (Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5910-01-501-6690, 5340-01-586-8288. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 66-2740: Jaw Type: STRAIGHT; Shape: STRAIGHT; Overall Length: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Designation: EYE. 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.