Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies - Denmark (DK)
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 Denmark (DK) - NCB is 22
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NSN Format for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
Codified by Denmark
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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.
Includes Anesthesia Apparatus; Blood Transfusion Apparatus; Oxygen Therapy Apparatus; Respirators; Orthopedic Supplies; Arch Supports; Clinical Thermometers; Sutures; Hearing Aids; Veterinary Equipment; Endoscopes, Fiber Optic.
Excludes Opthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies; Non-Medical Endoscopes.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 6515
- 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 6515 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 65 which contains Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies.
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 6515
- What is a Bone Screw? 201 Items
- 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 Plate? 36 Items
- A Bone Plate is an orthopedic item used with cortex screws in stabilizing maxillary fractures. It is a component part of the IMPLANT SET, MAXILLOFACIAL BONE SURGERY.
- What is a Suture Needle? 10 Items
- A Suture Needle (NEEDLE,SUTURE) is a surgical item designed for use with a suture to transfix and stitch tissue of wounds and blood vessels.
- What is a Hypodermic Needle? 18 Items
- A Hypodermic Needle (NEEDLE,HYPODERMIC) is a cannulated item used for aspirating or injecting fluids into body tissue.
- What is a Bone Twist Drill? 12 Items
- A Bone Twist Drill (DRILL,TWIST,BONE) is an item used in all types of bone drilling procedures. May be used for preparing bone screw holes and is threaded to fit special drill adapters.
- Blade,Surgical Knife,Detachable 10 Items
- Scissors,General Surgical 24 Items
- What is an Urethral Catheter? 52 Items
- An Urethral Catheter (CATHETER,URETHRAL) is an item designed for insertion through the urinary tract as far as the bladder to allow drainage, irrigation, observation, and application of medication. For items designed to drain the ureter, see CATHETER, URETERAL. For items designed to be inserted through an incision or wound, see DRAIN, SURGICAL; and TUBE, (as modified).
- What is an Intravenous Cannula? 10 Items
- An Intravenous Cannula (CANNULA,INTRAVENOUS) is a cannula used in thoracentesis, hand support surgery and venous pressure monitoring procedures.
- What is a Suture Needle Holder? 11 Items
- A Suture Needle Holder (HOLDER,SUTURE NEEDLE) is an item used in hard to reach areas where deep cavity suturing is required during general, cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures.
- Sphygmomanometer 11 Items
- What is a Sphygmomanometer Cuff? 17 Items
- A Sphygmomanometer Cuff (CUFF,SPHYGMOMANOMETER) is an item designed for use with SPHYGMOMANOMETER for measuring blood pressure on the arm, thigh, and leg of patients. Excludes SLEEVE, SPHYGMOMANOMETER.
- What is a Surgical Nonabsorbable Suture? 23 Items
- 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? 10 Items
- 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.
- What is an Ear Plug? 32 Items
- An Ear Plug (PLUG,EAR) is a device to protect the ear against harmful noise or water.
- What is a Hand Operated Resuscitator? 23 Items
- A Hand Operated Resuscitator (RESUSCITATOR,HAND OPERATED) is a portable, manually operated device used to administer oxygen to a patient to reestablish and assist in normal breathing used in respiratory emergencies. Excludes RESUSCITATOR, MOUTH TO MASK and RESUSCITATOR, MOUTH TO MOUTH.
- What is a Surgical Suction Apparatus? 10 Items
- A Surgical Suction Apparatus (SUCTION APPARATUS,SURGICAL) is a power operated item which is used in maintaining negativity in the pleural space by rapid removal of air/fluids or for use in suctioning of blood, body fluids, vomitus and tissue. It is compatible for use with CANISTER ASSEMBLY, SUCTION, SURGICAL. Excludes SUCTION AND PRESSURE APPARATUS, SURGICAL.
- What is an Audiometer? 29 Items
- An Audiometer is a screening, microprocessor controlled type item with integral electrostatic printer which is designed to print out hearing loss profile data and patieNt data.
- What is an Eye Irrigating Bottle? 16 Items
- An Eye Irrigating Bottle (BOTTLE,EYE IRRIGATING) is an item primarily designed for flushing the conjuctival sac, or for other types of eye irrigation.
- Gloves,Surgeons' 17 Items
- What is an Oxygen Mask? 14 Items
- An Oxygen Mask (MASK,OXYGEN) is a device consisting of a facepiece which partially covers the face, having a breathing tube and a coupling for connecting to a regulated supply of oxygen. The device may be of the rebreathing type or of the demand type and may be used for rescue operation or to supply the wearer with oxygen when flying at high altitudes. It may include regulating device(s) but does not include oxygen cylinder(s). Excludes MASK, ORONASAL.
- What is an Artery Clamp? 19 Items
- An Artery Clamp (CLAMP,ARTERY) is an item designed for the temporary occlusion of major arteries.
- What is a Cervical Support? 11 Items
- A Cervical Support (SUPPORT,CERVICAL) is an orthopedic device designed to be worn around the neck to support, stabilize, and hyperextend the neck when rigid cast or bracing is not indicated.
- What is a Surgical Suction Tube? 12 Items
- A Surgical Suction Tube (TUBE,SUCTION,SURGICAL) is an item designed for suctioning of blood or other types of fluid during various surgical procedures.
- What is a Finger Splint? 20 Items
- A Finger Splint (SPLINT,FINGER) is an item used for the immobilization of the finger(s) due to dislocations, fractures, and the like.
- What is an Electrocardiograph Electrode? 21 Items
- An Electrocardiograph Electrode (ELECTRODE,ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH) is an electrode for attaching to patient in electrocardiograph procedures. It may be pre-gelled with pressure sensitive face or bulb. Also known as an EKG or ECG electrode. It may be with or without wire.
- Defibrillator And Cardioscope 15 Items
- What is an Ostomy Bag? 59 Items
- An Ostomy Bag (BAG,OSTOMY) is an item designed to be worn by a patient after a surgical creation of an artificial opening, usually in the abdominal wall, to collect feces or urine.
- What is a Tracheal Tube? 24 Items
- 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.
- What is a Surgical Skin Stapler? 12 Items
- A Surgical Skin Stapler (STAPLER,SKIN,SURGICAL) is an item designed to drive and clinch a skin staple into a surgical patient. It may consist of a hammer, anvil, staple magazine and actuating levers. It is used to close surgical incisions. Excludes STAPLER, SURGICAL.
- What is a Temperature Monitoring Probe? 13 Items
- A Temperature Monitoring Probe (PROBE,TEMPERATURE MONITORING) is an item designed for use in monitoring temperature when inserted into the esophagus, the rectum, the nasopharynx, the ear, and various other anatomical sites, or placed accordingly. May be battery operated or designed for connection to a patient temperature monitor.
- What is an Ostomy Bag Faceplate? 12 Items
- An Ostomy Bag Faceplate (FACEPLATE,OSTOMY BAG) is an item designed for use with colostomy, ileostomy, and urinary diversion appliances to hold the appliances comfortably and securely against the stomas.
- What is a Surgical Stapler? 11 Items
- A Surgical Stapler (STAPLER,SURGICAL) is an item consisting of a stapling mechanism, an actuating lever and clinching blade. It is pre-loaded, disposable, and employed for routine skin and/or internal closure in various surgical procedures.
- Valve,Resuscitator 10 Items
- What is a Percutaneous Entry Needle? 13 Items
- A Percutaneous Entry Needle (NEEDLE,PERCUTANEOUS ENTRY) is a sterile, disposable item designed to be used for arterial and venous puncture procedures.
- What is a Femoral Nail? 21 Items
- A Femoral Nail (NAIL,FEMORAL) is an item designed for use in fixation and stabilization of a broken femur during orthopedic procedures.
- What is a Hip Pins Rack? 10 Items
- A Hip Pins Rack (RACK,HIP PINS) is an item designed to hold various sizes of hip pins during orthopedic procedures and for sterilization and storage. It may have a securing mechanism to hold pins in rack to prevent dislodgement during movement and to protect user from sharp points. May be sterilizable, autoclavable or by saturated steam under pressure. Excludes RACK,SPINAL GOUGE,STERILIZATION and RACK,STERILIZING,BONE INSTRUMENTS.
- What is a Surgical Suction Catheter? 27 Items
- A Surgical Suction Catheter (CATHETER,SUCTION,SURGICAL) is an item designed to be used for gentle removal of respiratory tract secretions. The item can also be used as vacuum breakers to help prevent tissue from being pulled into the tube. Excludes TUBE, SUCTION, SURGICAL.
- What is a Coronary Stent Kit? 17 Items
- A Coronary Stent Kit (STENT KIT,CORONARY) is a collection of items designed to be used for maintaining patency of coronary vessels after angioplasty procedures. May include catheter, wire guide, stent and other related items.