The Bacteria Culture Control Swab Sy, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-272-2392, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Microbiologics, Inc. Dba Gibson Laboratories Llc. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-272-2392 |
| Primary Part Number | 0365S |
| Item Name | Bacteria Culture Control Swab Sy |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Microbiologics, Inc. Dba Gibson Laboratories Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Component Quantity | 3 |
| Nonsupply Items and Quantities | ONE PRELOADED GELATIN PELLET OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS,ATCC 29213; ONE APPLICATOR SWAB; ONE REHYDRATING FLUID |
| Functional Description | FOR INSTANT EMULSIFYING AND INOCULATING QUALITY CONTROL MICROORGANISMS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 0365S PRIMARY | Microbiologics, Inc. Dba Gibson Laboratories Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| KWIK STIKS | 5/1 Secondary reference Microbiologics, Inc. Dba Gibson Laboratories Llc |
| 01-0639 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6550NCM040540 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
NSN 6550-01-272-2392 is a Bacteria Culture Control Swab Sy, manufactured by Microbiologics, Inc. Dba Gibson Laboratories Llc, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-272-2392 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 0365S (Microbiologics, Inc. Dba Gibson Laboratories Llc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 7610-01-492-1833. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 0365S: Component Quantity: 3; Nonsupply Items and Quantities: ONE PRELOADED GELATIN PELLET OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS,ATCC 29213; ONE APPLICATOR SWAB; ONE REHYDRATING FLUID; Special Features: 10 CONTROL SWAB SYSTEMS PER PKG; EACH W/PEEL-OFF ALUMINIZED SLEEVE; THIS ITEM IS BIO-SAFETY HAZARDOUS; RECOMMENDED STORAGE TEMPERATURE 2-8C; FREEZING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.; Functional Description: FOR INSTANT EMULSIFYING AND INOCULATING QUALITY CONTROL MICROORGANISMS. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.