The Retractor,oral, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-01-137-8457, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Biomet Microfixation, Llc Div Biomet Microfixation. Government technical data includes 7 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. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6520-01-137-8457 |
| Primary Part Number | 01-0138 |
| Item Name | Retractor,oral |
| FSC / FSG | 6520 / 65 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Biomet Microfixation, Llc Div Biomet Microfixation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Form | CURVED LEFT |
| Design Designation | HARGIS |
| Blade Point Type | BLUNT |
| Blade Quantity | 1 |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE OVERALL |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Usage Design | PROTECTS MAJOR BLOOD VESSELS OFF THE MANDIBULAR RAMUS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 01-0138 PRIMARY | Biomet Microfixation, Llc Div Biomet Microfixation (USA) |
NSN 6520-01-137-8457 is a Retractor,oral, manufactured by Biomet Microfixation, Llc Div Biomet Microfixation, classified under FSC 6520, Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6520-01-137-8457 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 01-0138 (Biomet Microfixation, Llc Div Biomet Microfixation).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6105-01-182-2276. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 01-0138: Design Form: CURVED LEFT; Overall Length: 7.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Designation: HARGIS; Blade Point Type: BLUNT. 7 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.