The Blood Collecting-Culture Kit, cataloged under National Stock Number 6550-01-733-7388, 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 Biomerieux 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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: CS.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6550-01-733-7388 |
| Primary Part Number | 422082 |
| Item Name | Blood Collecting-Culture Kit |
| FSC / FSG | 6550 / 65 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets |
| Manufacturer | Biomerieux 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 | CS |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1122727 | Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Dba Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc (USA) |
| 422082 PRIMARY | Biomerieux Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1704865 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6550NCM252023 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
NSN 6550-01-733-7388 is a Blood Collecting-Culture Kit, manufactured by Biomerieux Inc, classified under FSC 6550, In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Status: active.
NSN 6550-01-733-7388 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 1122727 (Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Dba Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc), 422082 (Biomerieux Inc).
Key specifications for 422082: Special Features: KIT CONTENTS: BACT/ALERT BOTTLE(S), BIOHAZARD BAG, BLOOD COLLECTION ADAPTER MALE, (3.15% CHLOROHEXIDINE GLUCONATE SWABSTICK, 2 X 2 GAUZE, ALCOHOL PREP PAD(S), TOURNIQUET, BANDAGE, INSTRUCTION SHEET. 20 PEDIATRIC TEST KITS PER CASE; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BLOOD COLLECTING-CULTURE KIT, PEDIATRIC F/U WITH BACT/ALERT AUTOMATED MICROBIAL DETECTION SYSTEMS. 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.