The Differentiation Discs,microorgan, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-153-3588, 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 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-153-3588 |
| Primary Part Number | 231554 |
| Item Name | Differentiation Discs,microorgan |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Composition Ingredients | OPTOCHIN |
| Supplementary Features | MEDSEP ITEM FOR DOD, BECTON-DICKINSON |
| Material | PAPER |
| Active Ingredients Per Unit | 5.0000 MICROGRAMS PER DISK |
| Primary Container Content Quantity | 50.000 DISK |
| Primary Container Type | CARTRIDGE |
| Total Primary Container Quantity | 10 |
| Usage Design | USED FOR DIFFERENTIATING PNEUMOCOCCI |
| Protective Storage Feature | REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 231554 | Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA) |
| 0000031554 | Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA) |
| B31554 | Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. (USA) |
| 231554 PRIMARY | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA) |
| 31554 | Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA) |
NSN 6550-01-153-3588 is a Differentiation Discs,microorgan, manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co, classified under FSC 6550 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.
NSN 6550-01-153-3588 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 231554 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div), 0000031554 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div), B31554 (Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c.), 231554 (Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co), 31554 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div).
There are 3 known substitutes for 6550-01-153-3588: 5110-00-166-1203, 5841-00-505-1794, 3110-00-540-4656. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 231554: Composition Ingredients: OPTOCHIN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: DIFFERENTIATION DISKS MICROORGANISMS PNEUMOCOCCUS 5MCG/DISK 500S; Supplementary Features: MEDSEP ITEM FOR DOD, BECTON-DICKINSON; Material: PAPER. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 6550-01-153-3588 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.