The Forceps,microsurgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-369-7973, 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 Grieshaber and Co Inc. Government technical data includes 3 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Item Name | Forceps,microsurgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies (FSG 65) |
| Manufacturers | Grieshaber and Co Inc (CAGE 8V384) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-369-7973 |
| Primary Part Number | 612-98 |
| Item Name | Forceps,microsurgical |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Grieshaber and Co Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Designation | EYE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Usage Design | USE IN OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 612-98 PRIMARY | Grieshaber and Co Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 712.98.00 | 5/9 Secondary reference Alcon Laboratories, Inc. |
| 712.00.42 | 5/9 Secondary reference Alcon Laboratories, Inc. |
NSN 6515-01-369-7973 is a Forceps,microsurgical, manufactured by Grieshaber and Co Inc, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-369-7973 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 612-98 (Grieshaber and Co Inc).
Key specifications for 612-98: Design Designation: EYE; Special Features: INTRAOCULAR;ROTABLE;NEGATIVE ACTION;20 GA;CLOSED AT REST AND OPENS WHEN SQUEEZED; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: FORCEPS MICROSURGICAL INTRAOCULAR ROTATABLE 20GA POS ACTION CRS; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL. 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.