The Forceps,dressing, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-01-596-3232, 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 Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Llc. Government technical data includes 5 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6520-01-596-3232 |
| Primary Part Number | DP18 |
| Item Name | Forceps,dressing |
| FSC / FSG | 6520 / 65 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Jaw Type | GRASPING AND TONG |
| Shape | STRAIGHT |
| Design Designation | DRESSING |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Usage Design | DRESSING PLIERS FOR DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENTS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| DP18 PRIMARY | Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Llc (USA) |
NSN 6520-01-596-3232 is a Forceps,dressing, manufactured by Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Llc, classified under FSC 6520, Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6520-01-596-3232 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: DP18 (Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Llc).
Key specifications for DP18: Jaw Type: GRASPING AND TONG; Shape: STRAIGHT; Design Designation: DRESSING; Special Features: ITEM IS STRAIGHT EXCEPT FOR PRONGS AT TIP. 5 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.