The Handpiece,surgical Apparatus, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-565-2685, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6515-01-565-2685 |
| Item Name | Handpiece,surgical Apparatus |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6515NCM104203 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| SOV680290 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. |
| 15671 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6515-01-565-2685 is a Handpiece,surgical Apparatus, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2540-01-578-8380. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6515-01-565-2685: Special Features: SOVEREIGN PHACO HANDPIECE; FOR USE WITH END ITEM VITRECTOMY SYSTEM ANTERIOR WHITESTAR, 6515-01-537-6741; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: VITRECTOMY HANDPIECE SURGICAL; End Item Identification: 6515-01-537-6741 VITRECTOMY KIT, OPHTHALMOLOGY. 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.