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221730Culture Medium,gram Negative Bro

Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co · NSN 6550-01-231-7217 · FSC 6550 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6550-01-231-7217 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6550-01-231-7217. Primary manufacturer part number: 221730.
Features
  • Culture Medium,gram Negative Bro — FSC 6550
  • Protective Storage Feature: REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS
  • Supplementary Features: MEDSEP ITEM FOR DOD,BECTON-DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY
  • Total Primary Container Quantity: 100
  • Physical Form: LIQUID
  • Primary Container Type: TUBE
  • 11 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 Culture Medium,gram Negative Bro, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-231-7217, 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 11 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6550-01-231-7217
Primary Part Number221730
Item NameCulture Medium,gram Negative Bro
FSC / FSG6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBecton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co
StatusACTIVE
Protective Storage FeatureREQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS
Supplementary FeaturesMEDSEP ITEM FOR DOD,BECTON-DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY
Total Primary Container Quantity100
Physical FormLIQUID
Primary Container TypeTUBE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 9
5930-00-078-357821730 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,thermostatic
Sensata Technologies, Inc. Div Sensata Attleboro
5841-00-090-393521730 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rod
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
4710-00-289-0651279573 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube,metallic
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc Dba Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
6610-00-918-338321730 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear Assy
Aerosonic Llc
5930-00-940-9133PM21678 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,push
Mason Electric Co. Dba Mason Controls
1650-00-952-381521730 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,regulating Flow
Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
1650-01-435-068121730 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plate,port
Parker Hannifin Corporation Div Hydraulic Systems Division
5360-01-567-6236221730 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring Assortment
Eaton Corporation Dba Eaton Inoac
5995-01-725-5282010-134 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assembly,power,electrical
L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Government Communications Systems Div L3harris Technologies Inc Dba Harris Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
4321730 Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA)
221730 PRIMARY Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA)
BB21730 Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. (USA)
21730# Baxter Healthcare Corp Baxter Scientific Products Div Government Sales (USA)
4321730 Baxter Healthcare Corp Baxter Scientific Products Div Government Sales (USA)
4321730 Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA)
21730-BT Baxter Healthcare Corp Baxter Scientific Products Div Government Sales (USA)
21730 Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA)
F91C392 Air Force Medical Logistics Office (USA)
01-0134 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
221730 Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-078-3578INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
21730
5841-00-090-3935INTERCHANGEABLE
ROD
21730
4710-00-289-0651INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE,METALLIC
279573
6610-00-918-3383INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR ASSY
21730
5930-00-940-9133INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PUSH
PM21678
1650-00-952-3815INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,REGULATING FLOW
21730
1650-01-435-0681INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE,PORT
21730
5360-01-567-6236INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING ASSORTMENT
221730
5995-01-725-5282INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,POWER,ELECTRICAL
010-134

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6550-01-231-7217?

NSN 6550-01-231-7217 is a Culture Medium,gram Negative Bro, 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 6550-01-231-7217?

NSN 6550-01-231-7217 has 11 cross-referenced part numbers: 4321730 (Cardinal Health 200, Llc), 221730 (Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co), BB21730 (Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c.), 21730# (Baxter Healthcare Corp Baxter Scientific Products Div Government Sales), 4321730 (Baxter Healthcare Corp Baxter Scientific Products Div Government Sales) and 6 more.

What NSN replaces 6550-01-231-7217?

There are 9 known substitutes for 6550-01-231-7217: 5930-00-078-3578, 5841-00-090-3935, 4710-00-289-0651 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 221730?

Key specifications for 221730: Protective Storage Feature: REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS; Supplementary Features: MEDSEP ITEM FOR DOD,BECTON-DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY; Total Primary Container Quantity: 100; Special Features: 5 TO 8 MILLILITERS; TUBE WITH SCREW CAP. 7 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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