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72820Otoscope-Ophthalmoscope Handle

Welch Allyn, Inc. · NSN 6515-01-520-5778 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-520-5778 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-520-5778. Primary manufacturer part number: 72820.
Features
  • Otoscope-Ophthalmoscope Handle — FSC 6515
  • 5 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Welch Allyn, Inc.
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Otoscope-Ophthalmoscope Handle, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-520-5778, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (No Item Name Available) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Welch Allyn, Inc.. This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-520-5778
Primary Part Number72820
Item NameOtoscope-Ophthalmoscope Handle
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerWelch Allyn, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 3
5940-00-480-578572830 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Napa Automotive Parts Co
5330-01-331-513272830 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing,preformed
Aerosonic Llc
5340-01-553-3171040363 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lock Set,mortise
Denel Vehicle Systems
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
72820 PRIMARY Welch Allyn, Inc. (USA)
72830 Welch Allyn Holdings, Inc. (USA)
6530NCM040191 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
04-0363 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
72830 Welch Allyn, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5940-00-480-5785INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
72830
5330-01-331-5132INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING,PREFORMED
72830
5340-01-553-3171INTERCHANGEABLE
LOCK SET,MORTISE
040363

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-520-5778?

NSN 6515-01-520-5778 is a Otoscope-Ophthalmoscope Handle, manufactured by Welch Allyn, Inc., classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-520-5778?

NSN 6515-01-520-5778 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 72820 (Welch Allyn, Inc.), 72830 (Welch Allyn Holdings, Inc.), 6530NCM040191 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 04-0363 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 72830 (Welch Allyn, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-520-5778?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6515-01-520-5778: 5940-00-480-5785, 5330-01-331-5132, 5340-01-553-3171. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 72820?

Key specifications for 72820: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: HANDLE 2.5 F/OTOSCOPE & OPHTHALMOSCOPE HEADS; Special Features: HANDLE; F/OTOSCOPE & OPHTHALMOSCOPE HEADS, 2.5V; INCLUDES AA BATTERIES; DURABLE; LIGHTWEIGHT AND SMALL ENOUGH TO CARRY IN YOUR POCKET; POCKETSCOPE HANDLE USES STANDARD AA BATTERIES; ADJUSTABLE RHEOSTAT,CONTROLS LIGHT INTENSITY V; End Item Identification: OTOSCOPE AND OPHTHALMOSCOPE,NSN: 6515-01-333-3165. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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