The Compact Pin to Rod Coupling, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-504-7538, 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 Howmedica Osteonics Corp Dba Stryker Orthopaedics. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 6515-01-504-7538 |
| Primary Part Number | 4940-1-020 |
| Item Name | Compact Pin to Rod Coupling |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Howmedica Osteonics Corp Dba Stryker Orthopaedics |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 4940-1-020 PRIMARY | Howmedica Osteonics Corp Dba Stryker Orthopaedics (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6515NCM021388 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| 02-2017 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6515-01-504-7538 is a Compact Pin to Rod Coupling, manufactured by Howmedica Osteonics Corp Dba Stryker Orthopaedics, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-504-7538 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 4940-1-020 (Howmedica Osteonics Corp Dba Stryker Orthopaedics).
Key specifications for 4940-1-020: Special Features: 5/3-4; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: COUPLINGS PIN TO ROD. 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.