FSC: 6530 — Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies
FSG: 65 — Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment
General Description
The Sling,shoulder,arm and Wrist, cataloged under National Stock Number 6530-01-172-6991, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6530 (Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, 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3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6530-01-172-6991
Item Name
Sling,shoulder,arm and Wrist
FSC / FSG
6530 / 65 — Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies
Status
ACTIVE
Length
17.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Width
7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material
PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON OVERALL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
NOMEX ARM SLING
3/1Design control — primary reference
Altro Workshops Div of Altro Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 6530 — Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
6530-00-003-5096
6530-00-003-5096 · Item name not on file
6530-00-003-5137
6530-00-003-5137 · Item name not on file
6530-00-003-5185
6530-00-003-5185 · Item name not on file
6530-00-004-4189
6530-00-004-4189 · Item name not on file
6530-00-005-3929
6530-00-005-3929 · Item name not on file
6530-00-006-3497
CHAIR,COMMODE
6530-00-006-4719
6530-00-006-4719 · Item name not on file
6530-00-006-5948
6530-00-006-5948 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6530-01-172-6991?
NSN 6530-01-172-6991 is a Sling,shoulder,arm and Wrist, classified under FSC 6530, Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 6530-01-172-6991?
Key specifications for 6530-01-172-6991: Length: 17.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: WASHABLE,ADJUSTABLE STRAPS,THUMB REST; Width: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON OVERALL. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6530-01-172-6991 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.