The Crutch, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-676-8531, 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 Anchor Medical Supply Inc. Government technical data includes 4 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PR.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-676-8531 |
| Primary Part Number | MWU0018 |
| Item Name | Crutch |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Anchor Medical Supply Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Type | AXILLARY |
| Features Provided | ADJUSTABLE AND FOLDABLE |
| Material | RUBBER TIP |
| Material | ALUMINUM 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 | PR |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MWU0018 PRIMARY | Anchor Medical Supply Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1509116 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6515NCM184177 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
NSN 6515-01-676-8531 is a Crutch, manufactured by Anchor Medical Supply Inc, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-676-8531 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MWU0018 (Anchor Medical Supply Inc).
Key specifications for MWU0018: Design Type: AXILLARY; Overall Length: 27.0 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Features Provided: ADJUSTABLE AND FOLDABLE; Special Features: ERGONOMIC UNDERARM CRUTCHES, ABSORB PATIENT WEIGHT AND REDUCE IMPACT ON HANDS, WRISTS, ARMS, ARMPIT AND SHOULDERS. FOR 5.0 FT TO 6 FT 6 IN AND UP TO 380 POUNDS. ITS ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED TO REDUCE SECONDARY INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH TRADITIONAL UNDERARM CRUTCHES. PROVIDE COMFORT DURING SHORT OR LONG TERM USE, NON-SLIP RUBBER TIP WITH STABILIZATION WINGS, MIMICS THE FOOT AND ANKLE JOINT ARTICULATION MOVEMENT PROVIDING PROPER AND SAFE GAIT. FOLDABLE TO LENGTH OF 27 INCHES, LIGHT WEIGHT AND RESISTANT MEDICAL GRADE ALUMINUM. ECONOMICAL AS CAN BE USED OVER AND OVER. REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. LBS. 4 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.