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40-1020Knife,general Surgical

Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical · NSN 6515-01-715-7551 · FSC 6515 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6515-01-715-7551 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6515-01-715-7551. Primary manufacturer part number: 40-1020.
Features
  • Knife,general Surgical — FSC 6515
  • Blade Width: 1.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Shape: STRAIGHT
  • Blade Length: 8.00 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Knife,general Surgical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-715-7551, 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 Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical. Government technical data includes 3 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6515-01-715-7551
Primary Part Number40-1020
Item NameKnife,general Surgical
FSC / FSG6515 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSpecialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical
StatusACTIVE
Blade Width1.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
ShapeSTRAIGHT
Blade Length8.00 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 3
Catheterization Kit,urethral
4730-00-472-5062401-020 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tee,pipe
Nibco Inc Chemtrol Div
5985-01-258-9200401020 INTERCHANGEABLE
Antenna
Smiths Interconnect, Inc. Div Smiths Interconnect Inc - Thousand Oaks
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
40-1020-SM Best Medical Wear Ltd Div Best Medical (USA)
40-1020 PRIMARY Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical (USA)
1658406 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
6515NCM239433 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
Related Parts
6515-01-220-8024SUCCESSOR
CATHETERIZATION KIT,URETHRAL
4730-00-472-5062INTERCHANGEABLE
TEE,PIPE
401-020
5985-01-258-9200INTERCHANGEABLE
ANTENNA
401020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6515-01-715-7551?

NSN 6515-01-715-7551 is a Knife,general Surgical, manufactured by Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical, classified under FSC 6515 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6515-01-715-7551?

NSN 6515-01-715-7551 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 40-1020-SM (Best Medical Wear Ltd Div Best Medical), 40-1020 (Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. Dba Symmetry Surgical Inc Div Symmetry Surgical), 1658406 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia), 6515NCM239433 (Defense Medical Standardization Board).

What NSN replaces 6515-01-715-7551?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6515-01-715-7551: 6515-01-220-8024, 4730-00-472-5062, 5985-01-258-9200. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 40-1020?

Key specifications for 40-1020: Blade Width: 1.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Special Features: STECHER ARACHNOID KNIFE, STRAIGHT, WIDTH 1.5MM, LENGTH 8IN 203MM. MM; Shape: STRAIGHT; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: KNIFE, STECHER ARACHNOID, STRAIGHT 8IN, 203MM MM. 5 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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