The Pliers,dental, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-01-283-1440, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6520-01-283-1440 |
| Item Name | Pliers,dental |
| FSC / FSG | 6520 / 65 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 900-712 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6520-01-283-1440 is a Pliers,dental, classified under FSC 6520, Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5935-01-447-1133, 5310-01-615-7702. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6520-01-283-1440: Special Features: REMOVES BANDS OR BRACKETS EVEN IN DIFFICULT DISTAL ARRREA; PLASTIC OCCLUSAL PAD IS EASY TO REMOVE/REPLACE; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: PLIERS DENTAL REMOVES BANDS/BRACKETS IN DIFFICULT DISTAL AREAS. 0 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.