The Rod,fixation,orthopedic, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-372-3183, 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 Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma. 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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-372-3183 |
| Primary Part Number | 395.78 |
| Item Name | Rod,fixation,orthopedic |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 395.78 PRIMARY | Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma (USA) |
NSN 6515-01-372-3183 is a Rod,fixation,orthopedic, manufactured by Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-372-3183 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 395.78 (Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-01-725-5110. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 395.78: Special Features: EXTERNAL,250 MM L BY 4 MM DIA; CORROSION-RESISTING STEEL; STERILIZABLE AT 270 DEGREES FOR 20 MINUTES; COMPATIBLE W/SMALL ROD TO SMALL ROD COUPLES,3 MM P/N TO ROD CLAMP AND SMALL ROD TO LARGE ROD COUPLERS; FOR USE W/SMALL BONE EXTERNAL FIXATION DEVICE SYSTEM MM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: ROD FIXATION ORTHOPEDIC EXTERNAL 250MM LG 4MM DIA STERILIZABLE MM. 0 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.