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23-1175Scissors,general Surgical

Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments · NSN 6515-01-683-6389 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-683-6389 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-683-6389. Primary manufacturer part number: 23-1175.
Features
  • Scissors,general Surgical — FSC 6515
  • Blade Point Type: BOTH BLUNT
  • Blade Shape: CURVED
  • Handle Type: RING
  • Blade Quantity: 2
  • Design Designation: METZENBAUM
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL
  • 4 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Overall construction
General Description

The Scissors,general Surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-683-6389, 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 Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-683-6389
Primary Part Number23-1175
Item NameScissors,general Surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments
StatusACTIVE
Blade Point TypeBOTH BLUNT
Blade ShapeCURVED
Handle TypeRING
Blade Quantity2
Design DesignationMETZENBAUM
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 1
Rod,threaded End
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6515NCM195679 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
23-1175 Sklar Corporation Dba Dittmar (USA)
23-1175 PRIMARY Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments (USA)
1558765 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
Related Parts
5306-00-708-6584SUCCESSOR
ROD,THREADED END

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-683-6389?

NSN 6515-01-683-6389 is a Scissors,general Surgical, manufactured by Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-683-6389?

NSN 6515-01-683-6389 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 6515NCM195679 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 23-1175 (Sklar Corporation Dba Dittmar), 23-1175 (Sklar Corporation Dba Sklar Instruments), 1558765 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-683-6389?

There is 1 known substitute for 6515-01-683-6389: 5306-00-708-6584. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 23-1175?

Key specifications for 23-1175: Blade Point Type: BOTH BLUNT; Special Features: SKLARLITE EXTRA LIGHT METZENBAUM-LAHEY DISSECTING SCISSORS, CURVED, LIGHTWEIGHT, SMOOTH BLADES, DUAL BLUNT TIPS, FINGER RINGS HANDLE, 6 IN LONG, PREMIUM OR-GRADE STAINLESS STEEL, NON-STERILE, REUSABLE. IN; Blade Shape: CURVED; Handle Type: RING. 8 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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