The Sensitivity Disc,rifampin, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-508-1862, 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 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-508-1862 |
| Primary Part Number | 231578 |
| Item Name | Sensitivity Disc,rifampin |
| 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 | EA |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 231578 PRIMARY | Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA) |
| 0190H37 | Arthur H. Thomas Company (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6630NCM030130 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| 03-0207 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 231578 | 5/9 Secondary reference Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div |
NSN 6550-01-508-1862 is a Sensitivity Disc,rifampin, 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 6550-01-508-1862 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 231578 (Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co), 0190H37 (Arthur H. Thomas Company).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4910-01-681-5944. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 231578: Special Features: RIFAMPIN SENSITIVITY DISC, 50 DISCS PER CARTRIDGE; 25MCG; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: RIFAMPIN SENSITIVITY DISC 25MCG 50 PER CARTRIDGE. 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.