The Bacteria Culture Control Swab Sy, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-697-3240, 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 Microbiologics, Inc. Dba Gibson Laboratories Llc. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 6550-01-697-3240 |
| Primary Part Number | 0534K |
| Item Name | Bacteria Culture Control Swab Sy |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Microbiologics, Inc. Dba Gibson Laboratories Llc |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 89504-976 | Vwr International Llc Dba Vwr International, Inc (USA) |
| 0534K PRIMARY | Microbiologics, Inc. Dba Gibson Laboratories Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6550NCM217349 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
| 1608759 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6550-01-697-3240 is a Bacteria Culture Control Swab Sy, manufactured by Microbiologics, Inc. Dba Gibson Laboratories Llc, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-697-3240 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 89504-976 (Vwr International Llc Dba Vwr International, Inc), 0534K (Microbiologics, Inc. Dba Gibson Laboratories Llc).
Key specifications for 0534K: Special Features: KWIK STIK SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE, ATCC 4098, 6 SELF-CONTAINED UNITS OF A SINGLE ORGANISM, REQUIRES REFRIGERATION BETWEEN 2 AND 8 DEGREES C.; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE, KWIK STIK ATCC 4098. 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.