The Forceps,biopsy, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-462-0647, 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 Pentax of America, Inc. Dba Pentax Medical Div Pentax Medical. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-462-0647 |
| Primary Part Number | KW-1818S |
| Item Name | Forceps,biopsy |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Pentax of America, Inc. Dba Pentax Medical Div Pentax Medical |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| KW-1818S PRIMARY | Pentax of America, Inc. Dba Pentax Medical Div Pentax Medical (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 98-2721 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| KW1881S | 5/9 Secondary reference Pentax of America, Inc. Dba Pentax Medical Div Pentax Medical |
NSN 6515-01-462-0647 is a Forceps,biopsy, manufactured by Pentax of America, Inc. Dba Pentax Medical Div Pentax Medical, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-462-0647 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: KW-1818S (Pentax of America, Inc. Dba Pentax Medical Div Pentax Medical).
Key specifications for KW-1818S: Special Features: PENTAX DESIGN; FORCEPS W/WINDOWS; REUSABLE; 110 LENGTH; FOR DOING BIOPSIES THROUGH A FIBEROPTIC BRONCHOSCOPE; SUPPORT KIT ITEM FOR "J" NSN 6515-01-386-3627, FIBEROPTIC BRONCHOSCOPE, "W" NSN 6515-01-173-7054; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: FORCEPS BIOPSY PENTAX DSGN 4.8FR F/BIOPSY THROUGH FIBEROPTIC. 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.