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240783Antigen,proteus Ox-2

Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co · NSN 6550-00-890-1964 · FSC 6550 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6550-00-890-1964 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6550-00-890-1964. Primary manufacturer part number: 240783.
Features
  • Antigen,proteus Ox-2 — FSC 6550
  • General Characteristics Item Description: 5 ML BT; SUBJECT TO DAMAGE BY FREEZING; REQUIRES REFRIGERATION BETWEEN 2-8 DEG C; W/POTENCY PERIOD OR EXPIRATION DATE DEGC
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Antigen,proteus Ox-2, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-00-890-1964, 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 Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: BT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6550-00-890-1964
Primary Part Number240783
Item NameAntigen,proteus Ox-2
FSC / FSG6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBecton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co
StatusACTIVE
General Characteristics Item Description5 ML BT; SUBJECT TO DAMAGE BY FREEZING; REQUIRES REFRIGERATION BETWEEN 2-8 DEG C; W/POTENCY PERIOD OR EXPIRATION DATE DEGC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueBT
Verified Substitutes 6
3120-00-177-2965 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
5950-00-469-390110675188 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
1680-00-587-207640783 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear and Nut Assy,a
Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance
5360-00-862-9396 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
5120-01-240-551140783 INTERCHANGEABLE
Removal,installation Tool
Fleet Readiness Center East Div Department of Navy
6140-01-525-91304078-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,storage
Saft America Inc. Dba Tadiran Batteries Div Aviation Division
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
240783 PRIMARY Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA)
40783 Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA)
240783 Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA)
Related Parts
3120-00-177-2965INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
5950-00-469-3901INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
10675188
1680-00-587-2076INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR AND NUT ASSY,A
40783
5360-00-862-9396INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
5120-01-240-5511INTERCHANGEABLE
REMOVAL,INSTALLATION TOOL
40783
6140-01-525-9130INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,STORAGE
4078-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6550-00-890-1964?

NSN 6550-00-890-1964 is a Antigen,proteus Ox-2, manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co, classified under FSC 6550 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6550-00-890-1964?

NSN 6550-00-890-1964 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 240783 (Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co), 40783 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div), 240783 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div).

What NSN replaces 6550-00-890-1964?

There are 6 known substitutes for 6550-00-890-1964: 3120-00-177-2965, 5950-00-469-3901, 1680-00-587-2076 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 240783?

Key specifications for 240783: Special Features: D-DAY ITEM FOR DOD; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: ANTIGEN PROTEUS OX-2 5ML BT; General Characteristics Item Description: 5 ML BT; SUBJECT TO DAMAGE BY FREEZING; REQUIRES REFRIGERATION BETWEEN 2-8 DEG C; W/POTENCY PERIOD OR EXPIRATION DATE DEGC. 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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