NSN 6515-00-560-6780
Part Details | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT
6515-00-560-6780 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by way of the needle's puncture, and is left in position for continued intravenous administration after the needle is withdrawn.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: 1111, 6515-00-560-6780, 00-560-6780, 6515005606780, 005606780
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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65 | NOV 14, 1974 | 00-560-6780 | 29491 ( CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT, INTRAVENOUS ) |
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INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT

Cross Reference | NSN 6515-00-560-6780
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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1111 | 04687 | BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPIV SYSTEMS/GOV SALES |
Technical Data | NSN 6515-00-560-6780
Characteristic | Specifications |
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DESIGN DESIGNATION | INTRAVENOUS |
STYLE DESIGNATOR | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT |
NOMINAL DIAMETER | 16.000 GAGE |
NEEDLE NOMINAL DIAMETER | 16.000 GAGE |
NEEDLE NOMINAL LENGTH | 2.500 INCHES |
CATHETER NOMINAL LENGTH | 2.500 INCHES |
MATERIAL AND LOCATION | STEEL, CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE AND PLASTIC, POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE CATHETER AND METAL, CORROSION RESISTING HUB |
TIP TYPE | BEVELED |
CONNECTOR TYPE | LUER LOCK HUB |
CORE FABRICATION METHOD | NOT WOVEN |
FEATURES PROVIDED | STERILE AND DISPOSABLE AND X-RAY OPACITY |
SPECIAL FEATURES | COLOR CODED GRAY |