The Tube,biological Culture Sampling, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-575-1556, 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 Microbiology Systems Div. This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6640-01-575-1556 |
| Primary Part Number | 212116 |
| Item Name | Tube,biological Culture Sampling |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 212116 | Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div (USA) |
NSN 6640-01-575-1556 is a Tube,biological Culture Sampling, manufactured by Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div, classified under FSC 6640 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6640-01-575-1556 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 212116 (Becton-Dickinson and Co Microbiology Systems Div).
There are 2 known substitutes for 6640-01-575-1556: 5330-00-154-9074, 6515-01-576-9520. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 212116: Special Features: PREPARED MULTIMEDIA TUBE FOR THE RAPID DIFFERENTIAL IDENTIFICATION OF GRAM-NEGATIVE OXIDATIVEFERMENTATIVE BACTERIA. FEATURES A SELF CONTAINED COMPARTMENTED TUBE CONTAINING 12 DIFFERENT CONVENTIONAL MEDIA WITH ONLY ONE OFF-LINE TEST. INCUBATION TIME IS 48 HRS AT 35-37 DEG C DEGC. 1 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.