The Indicator,biological, cataloged under National Stock Number 6530-01-531-2962, 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 3m Company Div Health Care Business. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6530-01-531-2962 |
| Primary Part Number | 1262 |
| Item Name | Indicator,biological |
| FSC / FSG | 6530 / 65 — Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | 3m Company Div Health Care Business |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1262 PRIMARY | 3m Company Div Health Care Business (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1262 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference 3m Health Care Service Center |
NSN 6530-01-531-2962 is a Indicator,biological, manufactured by 3m Company Div Health Care Business, classified under FSC 6530, Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6530-01-531-2962 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 1262 (3m Company Div Health Care Business).
Key specifications for 1262: Special Features: PROVIDES ASSURANCE OF STERILITY; USED FOR LOAD CONTROL MONITORING; CONSISTS OF BACILLUS STEAROTHERMOPHILUS SPORE STRIPS, SEALED GLASS AMPULES WITH GROWTH MEDIUM, BROMOCRESOL PURPLE PH INDICATOR SYSTEM, BROWN CAP WITH HOLES FOR STEARANT PENETRATION, HYDROPHOBIC FILTER AND A CHEMICAL INDICATOR; VACUUM ASSISTED STEAM CYCLES. 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.