The Bacteriological Specimen Collect, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-333-9771, 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 Meridian Bioscience Inc. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-333-9771 |
| Primary Part Number | 900612 |
| Item Name | Bacteriological Specimen Collect |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Meridian Bioscience Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Supplementary Features | MEDSEP ITEM FOR DOD,MERIDAN DIAGNOSTIC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 900612 PRIMARY | Meridian Bioscience Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PARA-PAK C&S | 5/1 Secondary reference Meridian Bioscience Inc |
| PARA-PAK | 5/1 Secondary reference Meridian Bioscience Inc |
| MIL-STD-129P | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| F91A074 | 5/1 Secondary reference Air Force Medical Logistics Office |
NSN 6550-01-333-9771 is a Bacteriological Specimen Collect, manufactured by Meridian Bioscience Inc, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-333-9771 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 900612 (Meridian Bioscience Inc).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6550-01-389-6031, 1620-01-528-3051. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 900612: Supplementary Features: MEDSEP ITEM FOR DOD,MERIDAN DIAGNOSTIC; Special Features: FOR PRESERVATION AND CULTURE OF STOOL SPECIMEN FOR BACTERIAL ENTERIC PATHOGENS; EACH VIAL CONTAINS 15 ML NON-NUTRITIVE STOOL TRANSPORT SOLUTION; COLLECTION SPOON BUILT INTO VIAL; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BACTERIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION & TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM 120S. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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.