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21457Blood Collecting-Culture Bottle

Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div · NSN 6550-00-541-2980 · FSC 6550 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6550-00-541-2980 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6550-00-541-2980. Primary manufacturer part number: 21457.
Features
  • Blood Collecting-Culture Bottle — FSC 6550
  • Capacity: 185.0 MILLILITERS
  • Media for Which Designed: THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM WITHOUT INDICATOR WITH CARBON DIOXIDE AND SODIUM POLYANETHOLESULFONATE
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Blood Collecting-Culture Bottle, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-00-541-2980, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6550 (No Item Name Available) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6550-00-541-2980
Primary Part Number21457
Item NameBlood Collecting-Culture Bottle
FSC / FSG6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBecton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div
StatusACTIVE
Capacity185.0 MILLILITERS
Media for Which DesignedTHIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM WITHOUT INDICATOR WITH CARBON DIOXIDE AND SODIUM POLYANETHOLESULFONATE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
2805-00-118-356721457 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
21457 Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA)
21456 Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA)
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PEN,RECORDING
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BRACKET ASSEMBLY,BEARING
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21457

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6550-00-541-2980?

NSN 6550-00-541-2980 is a Blood Collecting-Culture Bottle, manufactured by Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div, classified under FSC 6550 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6550-00-541-2980?

NSN 6550-00-541-2980 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 21457 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div), 21456 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div).

What NSN replaces 6550-00-541-2980?

There are 9 known substitutes for 6550-00-541-2980: 2805-00-118-3567, 2990-00-135-4435, 7520-00-168-0228 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 21457?

Key specifications for 21457: Capacity: 185.0 MILLILITERS; Media for Which Designed: THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM WITHOUT INDICATOR WITH CARBON DIOXIDE AND SODIUM POLYANETHOLESULFONATE; Special Features: VACUUM SEALED,SELF-SEALING DIAPHRAGM TYPE RUBBER STOPPER,PLASTIC SCREW CAP,GRADUATED. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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