The Clasp,retainer,dental, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-01-233-4401, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6520-01-233-4401 |
| Item Name | Clasp,retainer,dental |
| FSC / FSG | 6520 / 65 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Designation | ARROWHEAD |
| Material | PERMACHROME WIRE |
| Matrix Band | NOT INCLUDED |
| 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 | PG |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 362-287 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6520-01-233-4401 is a Clasp,retainer,dental, classified under FSC 6520, Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6520-01-233-4401: Design Designation: ARROWHEAD; Special Features: 10MM WIDTH; WIRE SIZE 0.028 IN. FOR PERMANENT MOLARS; GRIPS SINGLE TEETH INDEPENDENTLY; PREFORMED OF STUDY; RESILIENT; UNIT QTY 10 MM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: CLASP RETAINER DENTAL 10MM WIDTH WIRE SZ 0.028" 10S MM; Material: PERMACHROME WIRE. 3 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.