The Probe,palpation,laparoscopic, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-497-2254, 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 Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Inc. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-01-497-2254 |
| Primary Part Number | 26178T |
| Item Name | Probe,palpation,laparoscopic |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 26178T PRIMARY | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6515NCM020443 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| 02-0752 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6515-01-497-2254 is a Probe,palpation,laparoscopic, manufactured by Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Inc, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-497-2254 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 26178T (Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5998-01-608-5548. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 26178T: Overall Length: 17.716 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: FOR GYN ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: PROBE PALPATION LAPAROSCOPIC CRS 17.716 O/A LG GYN ANDOSCOPIC SU; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING. 1 specification is 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.