What is Federal Supply Class 6515?

FSC 6515 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 6515) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 6515?

NSC 6515 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 6515 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 6515 in?

FSC 6515 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 65 which contains Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 6515 in?

NSC 6515is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 65 which contains Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies.

What is a Bone Screw?

A Bone Screw (SCREW,BONE) is a cylindrical rod incised with one or more helical or advancing spiral threads with smooth surfaces free from nicks, dents, burrs, and scratches suitable for use in orthopedic surgery and fabricated from implant-quality corrosion resisting material which is inert and biocompatible with human bones, tissues and internal chemistry.

What is a Bone Chisel?

A Bone Chisel (CHISEL,BONE) is an item used in ear-nose-throat and plastic/reconstructive surgical procedures. It may also be used in oral, nasal and orthopedic surgery.

What is a Hypodermic Needle?

A Hypodermic Needle (NEEDLE,HYPODERMIC) is a cannulated item used for aspirating or injecting fluids into body tissue.

What is a Hemostatic Forceps?

A Hemostatic Forceps (FORCEPS,HEMOSTATIC) is excludes FORCEPS, SERREFINE.

What is a Surgical Nonabsorbable Suture?

A Surgical Nonabsorbable Suture (SUTURE,NONABSORBABLE,SURGICAL) is an item designed for stitching and thus securing tissues. It is designed of a material which cannot be dissolved and absorbed in such tissues.

What is a Surgical Absorbable Suture?

A Surgical Absorbable Suture (SUTURE,ABSORBABLE,SURGICAL) is an item designed for stitching and thus securing tissues. It is designed of a material which will be dissolved and absorbed in such tissues.

An Ear Plug (PLUG,EAR) is a device to protect the ear against harmful noise or water.

What is a Finger Bleeding Lancet?

A Finger Bleeding Lancet (LANCET,FINGER BLEEDING) is an item used for finger puncture in order to get an adequate amount of blood used in obtaining capillary blood sampling. Excludes LANCET, BLEEDING TIME MONITORING.

What is a Patient Examining Glove?

A Patient Examining Glove (GLOVE,PATIENT EXAMINING) is an item designed for medical use in examinations and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by physicians, nurses, and medical personnel in clinic and nursing care. For use on either right or left hand. Not suitable for use in surgical procedures. For gloves used in surgical procedures, see GLOVES (1), SURGEONS'.

What is an Intravenous Catheter And Needle Unit?

An Intravenous Catheter And Needle Unit (CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT,INTRAVENOUS) is an item consisting of a cannulated needle with an intravenous catheter, and it may contain additional components, such as a hypodermic syringe, needle guard, flow control plug, and the like. The catheter is inserted into the vein by way of the needle's puncture, and is left in position for continued intravenous administration after the needle is withdrawn. A syringe, when supplied, is used to better control insertion of the catheter needle unit or for blood aspiration.

What is a Hypodermic Syringe?

A Hypodermic Syringe (SYRINGE,HYPODERMIC) is a device consisting of a barrel, a piston or plunger, and has provisions for attaching a needle for use in administering hypodermic injections. The item may be glass, glass and metal, plastic, or plastic and metal. It may be designed for single injection (disposable), or multiple use. It does not include a needle. Excludes SYRINGE,CARTRIDGE and SYRINGE AND NEEDLE,HYPODERMIC.

What is an Anti-Embolism Stockings?

An Anti-Embolism Stockings (STOCKINGS,ANTI-EMBOLISM) is items of footwear which are circular knitted, close-fitting elastic-type coverings for therapeutic treatment of the legs. They are designed to increase the linear velocity of blood flow in the veins by external compression of the legs. They help prevent thromboembolism by the use of graduated pressure which decreases from the instep to the thigh. They may be knee or thigh length and have transparent, open-toe, or a similar foot design to permit frequent inspection of the circularly condition. Federal Law (Public Law 94-295 May 28, 1976) restricts this device to, sale by, or use on, the order of a physician. Excludes conventional knitted seamless elastic stockings shaped by blocking methods.

What is a Tracheal Tube?

A Tracheal Tube (TUBE,TRACHEAL) is a tubular item with an open bevel tip and inlet end that accommodates a fitting. It is designed for insertion into the trachea by way of the nasal or oral passages for conducting anesthesia gases directly from the apparatus to the lungs.

Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies - Belgium (BE)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 6515

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 6515

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 65 Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 65 Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

Items Managed by Belgium (BE) - NCB is 13

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NSN Format for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
Codified by Belgium

65	15	13	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 6515 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 65, which is dedicated to Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies.

Class 6515 specifically focuses on Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. This class includes a wide range of items that are used in medical and surgical procedures, as well as for diagnostic purposes.

Some examples of items that fall under this class include surgical instruments such as scalpels, forceps, and retractors, as well as medical equipment like anesthesia machines, surgical lights, and patient monitors. It also includes supplies such as surgical gloves, sutures, and dressings.

The purpose of this classification is to provide a standardized system for categorizing and organizing medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies within NATO. This allows for easier identification, procurement, and distribution of these items among NATO member countries.

It is important to note that this classification system is specific to NATO and may not align with other international or national classification systems for medical and surgical instruments and supplies.

FSC 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies - Belgium (BE)

Includes Anesthesia Apparatus; Blood Transfusion Apparatus; Oxygen Therapy Apparatus; Respirators; Orthopedic Supplies; Arch Supports; Clinical Thermometers; Sutures; Hearing Aids; Veterinary Equipment; Endoscopes, Fiber Optic.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 6515

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 6515

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