NSN 6515-00-478-5833
Part Details | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT
6515-00-478-5833 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by way of the needle's puncture, and is left in position for continued intravenous administration after the needle is withdrawn.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.
Alternate Parts: MAR100216, MAR1002-16, 6515-00-478-5833, 00-478-5833, 6515004785833, 004785833
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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65 | JUN 12, 1974 | 00-478-5833 | 29491 ( CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT, INTRAVENOUS ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT

Cross Reference | NSN 6515-00-478-5833
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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MAR1002-16 | 05963 | SHERWOOD MEDICAL CO |
Technical Data | NSN 6515-00-478-5833
Characteristic | Specifications |
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DESIGN DESIGNATION | INTRAVENOUS |
STYLE DESIGNATOR | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT |
NOMINAL DIAMETER | 16.000 GAGE |
CATHETER NOMINAL LENGTH | 2.000 INCHES |
MATERIAL AND LOCATION | PLASTIC, POLYPROPYLENE CATHETER AND STEEL, CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE |
TIP TYPE | OPEN END |
CONNECTOR TYPE | SLIP HUB |
SYRINGE CAPACITY | 2.5 CUBIC CENTIMETERS |
CORE FABRICATION METHOD | WOVEN |
PATIENT SIZE DESIGNATION | ADULT |
FEATURES PROVIDED | STERILE AND DISPOSABLE |
SPECIAL FEATURES | 50 PER CASE |