The Tube,biological Culture Sampling, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-01-643-3627, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Becton Dickinson and Co Primary Care Diagnostics Div. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6640-01-643-3627 |
| Primary Part Number | 220245 |
| Item Name | Tube,biological Culture Sampling |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Becton Dickinson and Co Primary Care Diagnostics Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Features Provided | SCREW CAP |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 6640-01-643-3627 is a Tube,biological Culture Sampling, manufactured by Becton Dickinson and Co Primary Care Diagnostics Div, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
NSN 6640-01-643-3627 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 220245 (Becton Dickinson France), 220245 (Becton Dickinson and Co Primary Care Diagnostics Div).
Key specifications for 220245: Features Provided: SCREW CAP; Special Features: WHITE POLYPROPYLENE SCREW-CAP TUBE FILLED 1 ML OF MODIFIED LIGUID AMIES PACKAGED WITH ONE REULAR SIZE NYLON FLOCKED SWAB. SUSTAINS VIABILITY OF AROBIC, ANAEROBIC, AND FASTIDIOUS BACTERIA IN ONE FORMULATION. OFFERS FLEXIBILITY IN TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE RANGES ROOM OR REFRIGERATED TEMPERUTURES FOR UP TO 48 HOURS.; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: ESWAB REGULAR COLLECTION KIT WHITE SCREW CAP 1ML AMIES MEDIUM REQULAR FLOCKED SWAB 50'S; Material: PLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 2 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.