The Bacteria Culture Control Discs, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-242-3990, 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 Remel Inc.. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: VI.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-242-3990 |
| Primary Part Number | R19173 |
| Item Name | Bacteria Culture Control Discs |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Remel Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Supplementary Features | MEDSEP ITEM FOR DOD, REMEL LABS |
| Protective Storage Feature | REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS |
| Primary Container Content Quantity | 10.000 DISK |
| Media for Which Designed | BACTEROIDES FRAGILIS |
| Primary Container Type | VIAL |
| Material | GELATIN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Unit of Issue | VI |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 19-173 | Remel Inc. (USA) |
| BACTI-DISK | Remel Inc. (USA) |
| R19173 PRIMARY | Remel Inc. (USA) |
| 92D247 | Air Force Medical Logistics Office (USA) |
NSN 6550-01-242-3990 is a Bacteria Culture Control Discs, manufactured by Remel Inc., classified under FSC 6550 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-242-3990 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 19-173 (Remel Inc.), BACTI-DISK (Remel Inc.), R19173 (Remel Inc.), 92D247 (Air Force Medical Logistics Office).
There are 2 known substitutes for 6550-01-242-3990: 6550-01-363-7671, 6550-01-363-7672. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for R19173: Supplementary Features: MEDSEP ITEM FOR DOD, REMEL LABS; Special Features: BACTERODIDES FRAGILIS SSP. FRAGILIS,ATCC 23745; Protective Storage Feature: REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS; Primary Container Content Quantity: 10.000 DISK. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.