The Indicator,sterilization, cataloged under National Stock Number 6530-01-446-1643, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6530 (Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Steris Corporation Dba Steris Applied Sterilization Technololgies. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6530-01-446-1643 |
| Primary Part Number | S3060 |
| Item Name | Indicator,sterilization |
| FSC / FSG | 6530 / 65 — Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Steris Corporation Dba Steris Applied Sterilization Technololgies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 | PG |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| S3060 PRIMARY | Steris Corporation Dba Steris Applied Sterilization Technololgies (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 97-0437 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| VERIFY | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Steris Corporation Dba Steris Applied Sterilization Technololgies |
NSN 6530-01-446-1643 is a Indicator,sterilization, manufactured by Steris Corporation Dba Steris Applied Sterilization Technololgies, classified under FSC 6530, Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6530-01-446-1643 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: S3060 (Steris Corporation Dba Steris Applied Sterilization Technololgies).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6640-01-446-2597, 6530-01-446-4401. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for S3060: Special Features: SELF-CONTAINED DUAL SPECIES (BACILLUS STEAROTHERMOPHILUS AND BACILLUS SUBTILIS VAR,NIGER) IN A SINGLE VIAL ALONG W/A SPECIALLY FORMULATED SOYBEAN CASEIN DIGEST GROWTH MEDIUM; APPLICATIONS: 250 DEG GRAVITY STEAM, 270 DEG GRAVITY "FLASH" STEAM, 270 DEG PREVACUUM STEAM, OR ETHYLENE OXIDE (EO) GAS STERILIZATION PROCESSES; DESIGNED TO BE SEALED AFTER PROCESSING; A VIVID COLOR CHANGE IN THE GROWTH MEDIUM FROM DEEP BLUE TO BRIGHT YELLOW GIVES UNMISTAKABLE EVIDENCE OF MICROBIAL GROWTH; RESULTS READ IN 24 HOURS INCUBATION AFTER STEAM PROCESSING AND 48 HOURS INCUBATION AFTER EO PROCESSING; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: INDICATOR STERILIZER 100S. 0 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.