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221184Culture Medium,thayer-Martin Aga

Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co · NSN 6550-01-256-6218 · FSC 6550 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6550-01-256-6218 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6550-01-256-6218. Primary manufacturer part number: 221184.
Features
  • Culture Medium,thayer-Martin Aga — FSC 6550
  • General Characteristics Item Description: CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS PER LITER: 3 GM VANCOMYCIN,7.5 GM COLISTIN,12.5 GM NYSTATIN,0.01 GM VITAMIN B12,10 GM L-GLUTAMINE,1 GM ADENINE,0.03 GM GUANINE HYDROCHLORIDE,0.013 P-AMINOBENZOIC ACID,1.1 GM L-CYSTINE,100 GMDEXTROSE,0.25 GM DIPHOSPHOPYRIDINE NUCLEOTIDE,0.1 COCARBOXYLASE,0.02 FERRIC NITRATE,0.003 GM THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE,25.9 CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE,AND 12 GM AGAR; POWDER FORM; 20 PETRI DISHES PER PKG
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Culture Medium,thayer-Martin Aga, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-256-6218, 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 Dba Becton Dickinson & Co. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6550-01-256-6218
Primary Part Number221184
Item NameCulture Medium,thayer-Martin Aga
FSC / FSG6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBecton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co
StatusACTIVE
General Characteristics Item DescriptionCONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS PER LITER: 3 GM VANCOMYCIN,7.5 GM COLISTIN,12.5 GM NYSTATIN,0.01 GM VITAMIN B12,10 GM L-GLUTAMINE,1 GM ADENINE,0.03 GM GUANINE HYDROCHLORIDE,0.013 P-AMINOBENZOIC ACID,1.1 GM L-CYSTINE,100 GMDEXTROSE,0.25 GM DIPHOSPHOPYRIDINE NUCLEOTIDE,0.1 COCARBOXYLASE,0.02 FERRIC NITRATE,0.003 GM THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE,25.9 CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE,AND 12 GM AGAR; POWDER FORM; 20 PETRI DISHES PER PKG
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
6210-00-056-9192 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lens,light
3020-00-314-8249221184 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,bevel
Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. Div Actuation Division
5310-00-591-2694145 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
Industrial Technologies and Services Llc
2540-01-718-683921184 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover,fitted,vehicular Cab
Transhield, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
4321184 Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA)
21184 Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA)
221184 PRIMARY Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA)
8399795 Henry Schein, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
6210-00-056-9192INTERCHANGEABLE
LENS,LIGHT
3020-00-314-8249INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,BEVEL
221184
5310-00-591-2694INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
145
2540-01-718-6839INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,FITTED,VEHICULAR CAB
21184

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6550-01-256-6218?

NSN 6550-01-256-6218 is a Culture Medium,thayer-Martin Aga, manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co, classified under FSC 6550 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6550-01-256-6218?

NSN 6550-01-256-6218 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 4321184 (Cardinal Health 200, Llc), 21184 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div), 221184 (Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co), 8399795 (Henry Schein, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 6550-01-256-6218?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6550-01-256-6218: 6210-00-056-9192, 3020-00-314-8249, 5310-00-591-2694 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 221184?

Key specifications for 221184: General Characteristics Item Description: CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS PER LITER: 3 GM VANCOMYCIN,7.5 GM COLISTIN,12.5 GM NYSTATIN,0.01 GM VITAMIN B12,10 GM L-GLUTAMINE,1 GM ADENINE,0.03 GM GUANINE HYDROCHLORIDE,0.013 P-AMINOBENZOIC ACID,1.1 GM L-CYSTINE,100 GMDEXTROSE,0.25 GM DIPHOSPHOPYRIDINE NUCLEOTIDE,0.1 COCARBOXYLASE,0.02 FERRIC NITRATE,0.003 GM THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE,25.9 CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE,AND 12 GM AGAR; POWDER FORM; 20 PETRI DISHES PER PKG; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: CULTURE MEDIUM THAYER-MARTIN AGAR SELECTIVE 20 PETRI DISHES/PKG. 2 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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