The Plate,skull,surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-496-7498, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-496-7498 |
| Primary Part Number | 421.040 |
| Item Name | Plate,skull,surgical |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 421.040 PRIMARY | Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 02-0416 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6515NCM010415 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
NSN 6515-01-496-7498 is a Plate,skull,surgical, 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 6515-01-496-7498 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 421.040 (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): 6550-01-669-6539. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 421.040: Special Features: 1.3MM, TITANIUM .50MM BY 50MM; 0.4MM THICKNESS; HOLE SPACING 4.0MM; PROVIDES A SCAFFOLD FOR ACCURATE ANATOMIC RECONSTRUCTION OF THE BONY ORBITAL VOLUME AND SHAPE; CAN BE UTILIZED FOR ACUTE ORBITAL FRACTURES OR IN LATE RECONSTRUCTION OF ENOPTHALMOS AND OCULAR DYSTOPIA MM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: PLATE SKULL SURGICAL IMPLANT ORBITAL FLOOR PLATE 1.3MM TITANIUM MM; End Item Identification: FOR USE WHEN LARGE PORTIONS OF THE INERTNAL ORBIT ARE DESTROYED AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR BONE GRAFT RECONSTRUCTION MUST BE CONSIDERED. 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.