NSN 6515-01-072-2328
Part Details | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT
6515-01-072-2328 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by way of the needle's puncture, and is left in position for continued intravenous administration after the needle is withdrawn.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: 4455, 4455, 6515L821422, 6515-01-072-2328, 01-072-2328, 6515010722328, 010722328
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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65 | FEB 25, 1979 | 01-072-2328 | 29491 ( CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT, INTRAVENOUS ) |
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INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT

Cross Reference | NSN 6515-01-072-2328
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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4455 | 25650 | CRITIKON INC |
4455 | 60279 | CRITIKON INCSUB OF JOHNSON AND JOHNSON |
6515L821422 | 89875 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL MATERIEL |
Technical Data | NSN 6515-01-072-2328
Characteristic | Specifications |
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DESIGN DESIGNATION | INTRAVENOUS |
STYLE DESIGNATOR | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT |
NOMINAL DIAMETER | 18.000 GAGE |
NEEDLE NOMINAL DIAMETER | 18.000 GAGE |
CATHETER NOMINAL LENGTH | 1.250 INCHES |
MATERIAL AND LOCATION | PLASTIC CATHETER AND STEEL, CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE AND METAL HUB |
TIP TYPE | BEVELED |
CONNECTOR TYPE | LUER LOCK HUB |
FEATURES PROVIDED | STERILE AND DISPOSABLE AND X-RAY OPACITY |
SPECIAL FEATURES | MICRO-VENTED PLUG; FLASH CHAMBER; COLOR CODED; UNIT QTY 50 |