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1697-087Spatula,dental

Benco Dental Supply Co. · NSN 6520-00-557-2000 · FSC 6520 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6520-00-557-2000 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6520-00-557-2000. Primary manufacturer part number: 1697-087.
Features
  • Spatula,dental — FSC 6520
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BLADE
  • Size Designator: NO. 31
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE AND 2 STYLE
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING HANDLE
  • Grip Type: SERRATED OR SMOOTH
  • Design Designation: GRITMAN
  • Blade Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Blade construction
General Description

The Spatula,dental, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-00-557-2000, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6520 (No Item Name Available) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Benco Dental Supply Co.. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6520-00-557-2000
Primary Part Number1697-087
Item NameSpatula,dental
FSC / FSG6520 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBenco Dental Supply Co.
StatusACTIVE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING BLADE
Size DesignatorNO. 31
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataI TYPE AND 2 STYLE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING HANDLE
Grip TypeSERRATED OR SMOOTH
Design DesignationGRITMAN
Blade Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Blade Width0.484 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Handle TypeSOLID
Blade ShapeCURVED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 2
6520-00-511-55501000299 INTERCHANGEABLE
Carver,dental
Henry Schein, Inc.
6520-00-557-1000100-3035 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spatula,dental
Henry Schein, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1004379 Elite Medical Products, Inc. (USA)
1697-087 PRIMARY Benco Dental Supply Co. (USA)
GGS00598 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
6520-00-511-5550INTERCHANGEABLE
CARVER,DENTAL
1000299
6520-00-557-1000INTERCHANGEABLE
SPATULA,DENTAL
100-3035

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6520-00-557-2000?

NSN 6520-00-557-2000 is a Spatula,dental, manufactured by Benco Dental Supply Co., classified under FSC 6520 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6520-00-557-2000?

NSN 6520-00-557-2000 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 1004379 (Elite Medical Products, Inc.), 1697-087 (Benco Dental Supply Co.), GGS00598 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 6520-00-557-2000?

There are 2 known substitutes for 6520-00-557-2000: 6520-00-511-5550, 6520-00-557-1000. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1697-087?

Key specifications for 1697-087: Overall Length: 7.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BLADE; Size Designator: NO. 31; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE AND 2 STYLE. 13 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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