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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

236500Tube,biological Culture Sampling

Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co · NSN 6640-01-056-1838 · FSC 6640 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6640-01-056-1838 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6640-01-056-1838. Primary manufacturer part number: 236500.
Features
  • Tube,biological Culture Sampling — FSC 6640
  • Material: COTTON TIP
  • Material: RUBBER CAP
  • Applicator Quantity: 1
  • Material: GLASS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
  • Supplementary Features: W/SPECIMEN COLLECTING SWAB AND PLUNGER,PALLADIUM CATALYST,AND OXYGEN INDICATOR DISK; FOR MAINTAINING ANAEROBIOSIS; INDIVIDUALLY SEALED
  • Top Inside Diameter: 17.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Cap Socket Quantity: 1
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
  • Applications requiring Cotton Tip construction
General Description

The Tube,biological Culture Sampling, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-056-1838, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6640-01-056-1838
Primary Part Number236500
Item NameTube,biological Culture Sampling
FSC / FSG6640 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBecton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co
StatusCANCELLED
MaterialCOTTON TIP
MaterialRUBBER CAP
Applicator Quantity1
MaterialGLASS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Supplementary FeaturesW/SPECIMEN COLLECTING SWAB AND PLUNGER,PALLADIUM CATALYST,AND OXYGEN INDICATOR DISK; FOR MAINTAINING ANAEROBIOSIS; INDIVIDUALLY SEALED
Top Inside Diameter17.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Cap Socket Quantity1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
L4336500 Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. (USA)
23650 Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA)
C-8853-1 Cardinal Health 200, Llc (USA)
6550NCM020488 Defense Medical Standardization Board (USA)
3650 Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA)
C-8853-1 Baxter Healthcare Corp Baxter Scientific Products Div Government Sales (USA)
02-0860 Defense Logistics Agency Directorate of Medical Materiel Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (USA)
236500 PRIMARY Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co (USA)
02-686-100 Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. (USA)
Related Parts
5310-00-193-7578INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
3650
5120-00-215-2201INTERCHANGEABLE
PUSHER,TACHOMETER D
3650
5905-00-270-1255INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5310-00-290-7940INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
4820-00-489-5735INTERCHANGEABLE
CARTRIDGE,SHUT-OFF VALVE
1106-110
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3030-00-528-4734INTERCHANGEABLE
BELT,V
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CAPACITOR,FIXED,PAPER DIELECTRIC
3650
5998-00-827-2008INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
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PLASTIC SHEET,PRESSURE SENSITIVE
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FIXTURE,LIGHTING
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FILTER,BAND PASS
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6640-01-056-1838?

NSN 6640-01-056-1838 is a Tube,biological Culture Sampling, manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co, classified under FSC 6640 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6640-01-056-1838?

NSN 6640-01-056-1838 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: L4336500 (Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c.), 23650 (Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co), C-8853-1 (Cardinal Health 200, Llc), 6550NCM020488 (Defense Medical Standardization Board), 3650 (Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 6640-01-056-1838?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6640-01-056-1838: 5310-00-193-7578, 5120-00-215-2201, 5905-00-270-1255 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 236500?

Key specifications for 236500: Material: COTTON TIP; Material: RUBBER CAP; Applicator Quantity: 1; Special Features: VACUTAINER ANAEROBIC SPECIMEN COLLECTOR;ITEM MUST BE STORED AT 15-25 DEGREES C. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6640-01-056-1838 still in active supply?

NSN 6640-01-056-1838 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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