The Culture Control,beta-Lactamase O, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-500-2445, 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 Remel Inc.. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-500-2445 |
| Primary Part Number | R4601971 |
| Item Name | Culture Control,beta-Lactamase O |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Remel Inc. |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| R4601971 PRIMARY | Remel Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 02-1443 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 4601971 | 5/9 Secondary reference Remel Inc. |
NSN 6550-01-500-2445 is a Culture Control,beta-Lactamase O, manufactured by Remel Inc., classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-500-2445 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: R4601971 (Remel Inc.).
Key specifications for R4601971: Special Features: MICROSCAN CULTI-LOOP SET; TO GROW CULTURE CONTROL ORGANISMS FOR QUALITY CONTROL TESTING OF BETA-LACTAMASE ORGANISMS PRODUCING BACTERIA CONTAINS A STABILIZED, PRESERVED VIABLE MICROORGANISM; EACH LOOP MAY BE DISSOLVED IN RE-HYDRATION MEDIAL OR PLATED/STREAKED DIRECTLY ONTO APPROPRIATE MEDIA; INCLUDES: (5) ESCHERICHIA COLI ATCC 35218; READY TO USE DISPOSABLE, INNOCULATIONGS LOOPS SHOULD BE STORED UPON ARRIVAL AT 2 TO 8 DEGREES C (OR FROZEN FOR CAMPYLOBACTER SP.); EACH LOOP IS INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED IN A FOIL POUCH WITH A PEEL- OFF LABEL; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: CULTURE CONTROL BETA LACTAMASE ORGANISMS 5S; End Item Identification: FOR USE IN PERFORMANCE TESTING OF CULTURE MEDIA, STAINS, BIOCHEMICAL ID KITS, MAINTENANCE OF STOCK CULTURES AND IN THE EVALUATION OF BACTERIOLOGICAL PROCEDURES. 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.