NSN 6515-00-590-0259
Part Details | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT
6515-00-590-0259 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by way of the needle's puncture, and is left in position for continued intravenous administration after the needle is withdrawn.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: 1105, 6515-00-590-0259, 00-590-0259, 6515005900259, 005900259
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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65 | DEC 28, 1974 | 00-590-0259 | 29491 ( CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT, INTRAVENOUS ) |
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INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT

Cross Reference | NSN 6515-00-590-0259
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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1105 | 04687 | BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPIV SYSTEMS/GOV SALES |
Technical Data | NSN 6515-00-590-0259
Characteristic | Specifications |
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DESIGN DESIGNATION | INTRAVENOUS |
STYLE DESIGNATOR | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT |
NOMINAL DIAMETER | 20.000 GAGE |
NEEDLE NOMINAL DIAMETER | 20.000 GAGE |
NEEDLE NOMINAL LENGTH | 1.250 INCHES |
CATHETER NOMINAL LENGTH | 1.250 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 PINK |