The Gram Staining Kit, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-332-4770, 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 Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co. Government technical data includes 4 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-332-4770 |
| Primary Part Number | 212539 |
| Item Name | Gram Staining Kit |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Component Quantity | 4 |
| Dot Warning Label Code | HAZARD CLASS 9 |
| Nonsupply Items and Quantities | 250 ML BT GRAM CRYSTAL VIOLET SOLUTION 1; 250 ML BT GRAM IODINE SOLUTION 1; 250 ML BT GRAM DECOLORIZER SOLUTION 1; 250 ML BT GRAM SAFRANIN SOLUTION 1 |
| Supplementary Features | MEDSEP ITEM FOR DOD,BBL LABS |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| B-12297 | Laboratory Supply Company Dba Labsco (USA) |
| 12297 | Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA) |
| B1092-1 | Advanced Materials Engrg Res Dba Amer (USA) |
| 212539 PRIMARY | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA) |
| 12539 | Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA) |
NSN 6550-01-332-4770 is a Gram Staining Kit, manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co, classified under FSC 6550 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.
NSN 6550-01-332-4770 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: B-12297 (Laboratory Supply Company Dba Labsco), 12297 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div), B1092-1 (Advanced Materials Engrg Res Dba Amer), 212539 (Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co), 12539 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div).
There are 10 known substitutes for 6550-01-332-4770: 5133-00-228-1375, 5340-00-320-0848, 6685-00-329-0459 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 212539: Component Quantity: 4; Dot Warning Label Code: HAZARD CLASS 9; Special Features: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: GRAM STAINING KIT. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 6550-01-332-4770 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.