The Sensitivity Discs,diagnostic, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-465-2571, 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 Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-465-2571 |
| Primary Part Number | 231593 |
| Item Name | Sensitivity Discs,diagnostic |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 90002-374 | Vwr International, Llc Dba Vwr Scientific (USA) |
| 31592 BT | Vwr International, Llc Dba Vwr Scientific (USA) |
| 231593 PRIMARY | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA) |
| B31593 | Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 98-0764 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 0190N50 | 5/9 Secondary reference Arthur H. Thomas Company |
NSN 6550-01-465-2571 is a Sensitivity Discs,diagnostic, manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-465-2571 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 90002-374 (Vwr International, Llc Dba Vwr Scientific), 31592 BT (Vwr International, Llc Dba Vwr Scientific), 231593 (Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co), B31593 (Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6550-01-560-2073. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 231593: Special Features: CEFAZOLIN 12; 30 MCG CONCENTRATION; C/O 50 DISKS PER CARTRIDGE; 10 CARTRIDGES PER PKG; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SENSITIVITY DISCS DIAG CEFAZOLIN 12 30MCG50DISC/CART10CART P/PKG. 0 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.