The Drill Guide,cranial, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-516-1710, 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. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-01-516-1710 |
| Primary Part Number | 397.265 |
| Item Name | Drill Guide,cranial |
| 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 |
| Design Designation | SYNTHES |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 397.265 PRIMARY | Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6515NCM032261 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| 03-2639 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6515-01-516-1710 is a Drill Guide,cranial, 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 6515-01-516-1710 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 397.265 (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): 5330-01-668-2724. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 397.265: Design Designation: SYNTHES; Special Features: DCU COMPRESS 1.8MM DRILL GUIDE; IN SUPPORT OF ORAL-MAXILLOFACIAL SET, NSN: 6545-01-502-5227 MM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: DRILL GUIDE DCU COMPRESS 1.8MM MAXILLOFACIAL MM; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL. 2 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.