The Retractor,abdominal, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-506-3041, 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 Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-01-506-3041 |
| Primary Part Number | 60-6670 |
| Item Name | Retractor,abdominal |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Features Provided | REUSABLE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 60-6670 PRIMARY | Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6515NCM184264 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| 60-6670 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Misdom-Frank and Sklar Instrument Companies |
| 1514138 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6515-01-506-3041 is a Retractor,abdominal, manufactured by Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-506-3041 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 60-6670 (Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5360-01-575-2160, 6680-01-602-1444. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 60-6670: Overall Length: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Features Provided: REUSABLE; Special Features: BALFOUR ABDOMINAL RETRACTOR FENESTRATED END BLADES 2 INCH DEEP 7 INCH SPREAD. BALFOUR ABDOMINAL RETRACTOR IS A SELF-RETAINING RETRACTOR USED IN LAPARAPTOMY PROCEDURES. IT MAY ALSO BE USED FOR SPECIFIC ABDOMINAL PROCEDURES WHERE THE ABDOMEN NEEDS TO BE HELD OPEN FOR EXAMINATION OR EVALUATION, SUCH AS CESAREAN SECTIONS AND BOWEL RESECTION. THE BALFOUR RETRACTOR FEATURES ADJUSTABLE SIDE WALLS, AVAILABLE WITH A STANDARD 7 INCH SPREAD OR AN EXPANDED 10 INCH SPREAD. BOTH SOLID AND FENESTRATED BLADES ARE AVAILABLE. IT ALSO COMES WITH A SCOOP STYLE BLADDER BLADE, AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS; HAS THE STANDARD 7 INCH SPREAD AND 2 INCH DEEP, FENESTRATED BLADES; THE CENTER BLADDER BLADE MEASURES 2-3/4 INCH X 3-1/4 INCH; REUSABLE; NON-STERILE; LATEX FREE. IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BALFOUR ABDOMINAL RETRACTOR 7.000 INCHES IN. 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.