The Swab,culture, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-01-718-4048, 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 Copan Diagnostics, Inc. Dba Copan Diagnostics Inc. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-01-718-4048 |
| Primary Part Number | 127C |
| Item Name | Swab,culture |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Copan Diagnostics, Inc. Dba Copan Diagnostics Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 5.25 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 | PG |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 220133 | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA) |
| 127C PRIMARY | Copan Diagnostics, Inc. Dba Copan Diagnostics Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6515NCM249621 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| 1663737 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| B4320133 | 5/9 Secondary reference Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. |
NSN 6515-01-718-4048 is a Swab,culture, manufactured by Copan Diagnostics, Inc. Dba Copan Diagnostics Inc, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6515-01-718-4048 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 220133 (Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co), 127C (Copan Diagnostics, Inc. Dba Copan Diagnostics Inc).
Key specifications for 127C: Length: 5.25 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: DOUBLE-ACTION SECURITY CAP - CREATES A WATERTIGHT SEAL PREVENTING DRIED-OUT OR LEAKY SAMPLES: MEDIA TYPE: LIQUID STUART; SOFT RAYON TIP IS NON-TOXIC TO MICROORGANISMS AND PATIENTS; SHAFT MATERIAL: SOFT ALUMINUM WIRE; FORMAT: LIQUID; FOR USE WITH(APPLICATOR): COLLECTION, TRANSPORT AND PRESERVATION OF CLINICAL SPECIMENS FOR BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION; INCLUDES: ROUND BOTTOM TUBE, NONTOXIC RAYON TIPPED SWAB WITH 5.25 IN. SHAFT, SECURITY CAP FOR A WATER TIGHT SEAL, EXTRA LARGE, PREATTACHED LABEL PRINTED WITH LOT NUMBER, EXPIRATION DATE AND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND TAMPER EVIDENT SEAL; PACKAGE OF 50; STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: 5 C TO 25 C. IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: CULTURE SWAB, 50S. 1 specification is 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.