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R19173Bacteria Culture Control Discs

Remel Inc. · NSN 6550-01-242-3990 · FSC 6550 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6550-01-242-3990 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6550-01-242-3990. Primary manufacturer part number: R19173.
Features
  • Bacteria Culture Control Discs — FSC 6550
  • 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
  • 4 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Applications requiring Gelatin construction
General Description

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.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6550-01-242-3990
Primary Part NumberR19173
Item NameBacteria Culture Control Discs
FSC / FSG6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRemel Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Supplementary FeaturesMEDSEP ITEM FOR DOD, REMEL LABS
Protective Storage FeatureREQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS
Primary Container Content Quantity10.000 DISK
Media for Which DesignedBACTEROIDES FRAGILIS
Primary Container TypeVIAL
MaterialGELATIN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueVI
Verified Substitutes 2
6550-01-363-767119-035 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bacteria Culture Control Discs
Remel Inc.
6550-01-363-767219-032 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bacteria Culture Control Discs
Remel Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
19-173 Remel Inc. (USA)
BACTI-DISK Remel Inc. (USA)
R19173 PRIMARY Remel Inc. (USA)
92D247 Air Force Medical Logistics Office (USA)
Related Parts
6550-01-363-7671INTERCHANGEABLE
BACTERIA CULTURE CONTROL DISCS
19-035
6550-01-363-7672INTERCHANGEABLE
BACTERIA CULTURE CONTROL DISCS
19-032

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6550-01-242-3990?

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.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6550-01-242-3990?

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).

What NSN replaces 6550-01-242-3990?

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.

What are the specifications of R19173?

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.

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