The Guide Wire,cardiovascular Cathet, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-408-0657, 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 Cordis Corp. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-01-408-0657 |
| Primary Part Number | 502-521 |
| Item Name | Guide Wire,cardiovascular Cathet |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Cordis Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.035 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | STERILE |
| Tip Type | CURVED |
| Disposition After Initial Use | DISPOSABLE |
| Surface Treatment | PLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE OVERALL |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 502-521 PRIMARY | Cordis Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| EMERALD | 5/1 Secondary reference Cordis Corp |
NSN 6515-01-408-0657 is a Guide Wire,cardiovascular Cathet, manufactured by Cordis Corp, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-408-0657 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 502-521 (Cordis Corp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4710-01-670-4974. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 502-521: Overall Diameter: 0.035 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 150.0 CENTIMETERS NOMINAL CM; Features Provided: STERILE; Tip Type: CURVED. 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.