The Bacteria Culture Control Swab Sy, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-587-0671, 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 Vwr International, Llc Dba Vwr Scientific. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-587-0671 |
| Primary Part Number | 710-0442 |
| Item Name | Bacteria Culture Control Swab Sy |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Vwr International, Llc Dba Vwr Scientific |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Package Model Number | M40 |
| Supplementary Features | COMPLIANT WITH NCCLS STANDARDS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND 4 DEG C DEGC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 6550-01-587-0671 is a Bacteria Culture Control Swab Sy, manufactured by Vwr International, Llc Dba Vwr Scientific, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-587-0671 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: EC 108C (Medical Promotion Sa), 710-0442 (Vwr International), 710-0442 (Vwr International, Llc Dba Vwr Scientific).
Key specifications for 710-0442: Package Model Number: M40; Supplementary Features: COMPLIANT WITH NCCLS STANDARDS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND 4 DEG C DEGC; Special Features: SWAB SYSTEM WITH TRANSPORT MEDIUM IMPROVES RECOVERY AND ENSURES THE SURVIVAL OF EVEN THE MOST FASTIDIOUS MICROORGANISMS; PACKAGE OF 50; WITHOUT CHARCOAL; DELIVERY INFORMATION; COMPRISES PLASTIC INDICATOR, RAYON TIP AND AMIES GEL. 2 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.