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231046Differentiation Discs,microorgan

Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co · NSN 6550-01-162-4288 · FSC 6550 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6550-01-162-4288 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6550-01-162-4288. Primary manufacturer part number: 231046.
Features
  • Differentiation Discs,microorgan — FSC 6550
  • Primary Container Type: VIAL
  • Protective Storage Feature: REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS
  • Material: PAPER
  • Composition Ingredients: PNEUMOCOCCI
  • Primary Container Content Quantity: 50.000 DISK
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co
Applications
  • Applications requiring Paper construction
General Description

The Differentiation Discs,microorgan, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-162-4288, 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 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: VI.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6550-01-162-4288
Primary Part Number231046
Item NameDifferentiation Discs,microorgan
FSC / FSG6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBecton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co
StatusCANCELLED
Primary Container TypeVIAL
Protective Storage FeatureREQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS
MaterialPAPER
Composition IngredientsPNEUMOCOCCI
Primary Container Content Quantity50.000 DISK
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueVI
Verified Substitutes 8
5120-00-240-6083 INTERCHANGEABLE
Punch,drive Pin
5120-00-277-1248 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,open End
2520-00-889-5627753230 INTERCHANGEABLE
Disk,lockout
Fwd Seagrave Holdings Lp
6515-01-139-891423-1046 INTERCHANGEABLE
Curette,bone
Codman & Shurtleff Inc
2510-01-184-438231046 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover,cab
Eaglepicher Corp
6680-01-245-7681 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transmitter,liquid Quantity
4320-01-263-005731046-02 INTERCHANGEABLE
Housing,liquid Pump
Itt Marlow a Unit of Itt Pumps and Compressors Div
1005-01-653-786231046 INTERCHANGEABLE
Handle,gun Charger
Charles Reed Knight Jr Dba Knight's Armament Company
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
31046 Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA)
231046 Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA)
231046 PRIMARY Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA)
98-0762 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
Related Parts
5120-00-240-6083INTERCHANGEABLE
PUNCH,DRIVE PIN
5120-00-277-1248INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,OPEN END
2520-00-889-5627INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK,LOCKOUT
753230
6515-01-139-8914INTERCHANGEABLE
CURETTE,BONE
23-1046
2510-01-184-4382INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,CAB
31046
6680-01-245-7681INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSMITTER,LIQUID QUANTITY
4320-01-263-0057INTERCHANGEABLE
HOUSING,LIQUID PUMP
31046-02
1005-01-653-7862INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDLE,GUN CHARGER
31046

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6550-01-162-4288?

NSN 6550-01-162-4288 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.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6550-01-162-4288?

NSN 6550-01-162-4288 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 31046 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div), 231046 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div), 231046 (Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co), 98-0762 (Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia).

What NSN replaces 6550-01-162-4288?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6550-01-162-4288: 5120-00-240-6083, 5120-00-277-1248, 2520-00-889-5627 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 231046?

Key specifications for 231046: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: DIFFERATIATION DISC MICROORGANISM PNEUMOCOCCI 50 DISKS; Primary Container Type: VIAL; Protective Storage Feature: REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS; Material: PAPER. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6550-01-162-4288 still in active supply?

NSN 6550-01-162-4288 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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