The Reference Fluid,analyzer, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-694-5878, 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 Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc Dba Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc. The record lists 2 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-694-5878 |
| Primary Part Number | 6844463 |
| Item Name | Reference Fluid,analyzer |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc Dba Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics 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 |
|---|---|
| 6844463 PRIMARY | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc Dba Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc (USA) |
| 714389 | Mckesson Corporation Dba Sky Packaging (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6559NCM217052 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| 1593510 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6550-01-694-5878 is a Reference Fluid,analyzer, manufactured by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc Dba Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-694-5878 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 6844463 (Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc Dba Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc), 714389 (Mckesson Corporation Dba Sky Packaging).
Key specifications for 6844463: Special Features: VITROS CHEMISTRY PRODUCTS ELECTROLYTE REFERENCE FLUID (ERF) 800. 30 POUCHED RESERVOIRS OF 16 ML EACH. FOR USE ON VITROS 5, 1 FS/4600/XT 3400 CHEMISTRY SYSTEMS AND THE VITROS 5600/XT 7600 INTEGRATED SYSTEMS IN THE POTENTIOMETRIIC MEASUREMENT OF SODIUM (NA+), POTASSIUM (K+), AND CHLORIDE (CL-). REQUIRES REFRIGERATION BETWEEN 2 AND 8 DEGREES C.; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: REAGENT ELECTROLYTE REFERENCE FLUID 800. 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.