The Forceps,ear, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-426-0630, 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 Smith & Nephew Healthcare Ltd. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-01-426-0630 |
| Primary Part Number | 23-0006 |
| Item Name | Forceps,ear |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Nephew Healthcare Ltd |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 23-0006 | Smith & Nephew Healthcare Ltd (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 23-0006 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6515-01-426-0630 is a Forceps,ear, manufactured by Smith & Nephew Healthcare Ltd, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-426-0630 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 23-0006 (Smith & Nephew Healthcare Ltd).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6750-01-427-2498. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 23-0006: Special Features: JAWS CURVED LEFT. 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.