The Sterilizer,surgical Instrument a, cataloged under National Stock Number 6530-01-188-5294, 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 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6530-01-188-5294 |
| Item Name | Sterilizer,surgical Instrument a |
| FSC / FSG | 6530 / 65 — Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Heat Transfer Method | PRESSURE STEAM |
| Current Type | AC |
| Inside Length | 15.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Supplementary Features | USED FOR STERILIZING DENTAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND DRESSINGS IN MILITARY FIELD MEDICAL FACILITIES. |
| Accessory Components and Quantity | SERVICE MANUAL, 2 EA; OPERATING/INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 2 EA. |
| Inside Diameter | 8.000 INCHES MINIMUM AND 10.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Heating Method | ELECTRICAL |
| Mounting Type | TABLE |
| Voltage Rating | 120.0 VOLTS NOMINAL AND 230.0 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C/N 4-251-P | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
NSN 6530-01-188-5294 is a Sterilizer,surgical Instrument a, classified under FSC 6530, Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6530-01-188-5294: Overall Height: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Heat Transfer Method: PRESSURE STEAM; Current Type: AC; Inside Length: 15.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.