NSN 6515-01-008-5210
Part Details | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT
6515-01-008-5210 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by way of the needle's puncture, and is left in position for continued intravenous administration after the needle is withdrawn.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: 1101, 6515-01-008-5210, 01-008-5210, 6515010085210, 010085210
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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65 | AUG 25, 1975 | 01-008-5210 | 29491 ( CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT, INTRAVENOUS ) |
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INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT

Cross Reference | NSN 6515-01-008-5210
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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1101 | 04687 | BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPIV SYSTEMS/GOV SALES |
Technical Data | NSN 6515-01-008-5210
Characteristic | Specifications |
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DESIGN DESIGNATION | INTRAVENOUS |
STYLE DESIGNATOR | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT |
NOMINAL DIAMETER | 16.000 GAGE |
NEEDLE NOMINAL DIAMETER | 18.000 GAGE AND 19.000 GAGE |
NEEDLE NOMINAL LENGTH | 3.125 INCHES |
CATHETER NOMINAL LENGTH | 2.000 INCHES |
MATERIAL AND LOCATION | PLASTIC, POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE CATHETER AND STEEL, CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE AND PLASTIC, POLYPROPYLENE HUB AND PLASTIC, POLYPROPYLENE NEEDLE GUARD AND PLASTIC, POLYPROPYLENE SYRINGE |
TIP TYPE | BEVELED |
CONNECTOR TYPE | FEMALE LUER-HUB |
SYRINGE CAPACITY | 3.0 CUBIC CENTIMETERS |
CORE FABRICATION METHOD | NOT WOVEN |
FEATURES PROVIDED | DISPOSABLE AND STERILE AND X-RAY OPACITY |
SPECIAL FEATURES | 2.5 TO 3 ML SYRINGE; INDIVIDUALLY SEALED; UNIT QTY,50; AN INDWELLING CATHETER FOR ADMINISTERING INTRAVENOUS MEDICATION FROM A SINGLE VENIPUNCTURE IN PREOPERATIVE TO POSTOPERATIVE TREATMENT; RADIOPAQUE; DESTRUCTION AFTER 60 MONTHS |
SUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES | D-DAY ITEM FOR DOD |
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | CATHETER & NDL UNIT D12 IV 16GAX2" CATH FEMALE LUER-HUB CONN 50S |