The Chest,medical Instrument and Sup, cataloged under National Stock Number 6545-01-540-5978, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6545 (Replenishable Field Medical Sets, Kits, and Outfits) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Cases Cases, Inc.. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6545-01-540-5978 |
| Primary Part Number | SWC3424-17EC-VMC |
| Item Name | Chest,medical Instrument and Sup |
| FSC / FSG | 6545 / 65 — Replenishable Field Medical Sets, Kits, and Outfits |
| Manufacturer | Cases Cases, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| SWC3424-17EC-VMC PRIMARY | Cases Cases, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 06-0462 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6530NCM060389 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
NSN 6545-01-540-5978 is a Chest,medical Instrument and Sup, manufactured by Cases Cases, Inc., classified under FSC 6545, Replenishable Field Medical Sets, Kits, and Outfits. Status: active.
NSN 6545-01-540-5978 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: SWC3424-17EC-VMC (Cases Cases, Inc.).
Key specifications for SWC3424-17EC-VMC: Special Features: VERTICAL MEDICAL CHEST, ROTATIONALLY MOLDED; ONE-PIECE MOLDED, AIRTIGHT CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING AN AUTO PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE MOUNTED IN LID; HINGED LID, CONFIGURED AS LEFT-HAND HINGE; CASE INCLUDES 8, 1/2 TURN STYLE BUTTERFLY LATCHES, STEEL, WITH A NON-REFLECTIVE, BLACK COBALT FINISH; 4-WIDE GRIP SPRING LOADED CARRY HANDLES, 150LB CAPACITY/HANDLE; LID INCLUDES A MOLDED GASKET, AIRTIGHT CLOSURE SEAL; CONFIGURED WITH TWO SEALED EDGE CASTERS FOR MOBILITY; STAINLESS STEEL MOUNTING HARDWARE, EDGE CASTERS SUPPORT 250LB EACH; ALUMINUM FRAME SUPPORTS AND SECURES UP TO 5, DIVIDABLE COVERED TOTE BOXES, HORIZONTALLY AND 2 STOWED VERTICALLY; LID INCLUDES ONE 22X12" ZIPPERED STORAGE POUCH AND 3 POLYETHYLENE TILT BINS; POLYETHYLENE TOTE BOXES, DIVIDABLE, INCLUDE A CLEAR SNAP COVER, CAN SUPPORT 60LB EA AND 250LB STACKED; 37X27X18.5"; 60LB EMPTYNSN 6545-01-540-5978, NSN 6545-01-540-6010 AND NSN 6545-01-540-6018 UTILIZE SAME CASE SIZE, ARE STACKABLE USING MALE TO FEMALE STACKING RIBS LBS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: CHEST MEDICAL VERTICAL. 0 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.