The Culture Medium,mannitol Salt Aga, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-243-5899, 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 Co Microbiology Systems Div. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-243-5899 |
| Primary Part Number | 21173 |
| Item Name | Culture Medium,mannitol Salt Aga |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Primary Container Content Quantity | 14.0000 MILLILITERS |
| Total Primary Container Quantity | 20 |
| Protective Storage Feature | REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS |
| Physical Form | MASS |
| Primary Container Type | DISH, PETRI |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 21173 | Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA) |
NSN 6550-01-243-5899 is a Culture Medium,mannitol Salt Aga, manufactured by Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div, classified under FSC 6550 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-243-5899 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 21173 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div).
There are 6 known substitutes for 6550-01-243-5899: 5950-00-324-0985, 5905-00-666-1845, 5940-00-789-8407 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 21173: Special Features: 100X15 MM STYLE PLATES; Primary Container Content Quantity: 14.0000 MILLILITERS; Total Primary Container Quantity: 20; Protective Storage Feature: REQUIRES REFRIGERATION STORAGE BETWEEN 2 TO 8 DEG CELSIUS. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.