NSN 6515-01-160-1531
Part Details | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT
6515-01-160-1531 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by way of the needle's puncture, and is left in position for continued intravenous administration after the needle is withdrawn.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: SURFLO, SR OX1832W, 6515-01-160-1531, 01-160-1531, 6515011601531, 011601531
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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65 | AUG 18, 1983 | 01-160-1531 | 29491 ( CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT, INTRAVENOUS ) |
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INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT

Cross Reference | NSN 6515-01-160-1531
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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SURFLO | 62120 | TERUMO CORP |
SR OX1832W | 62120 | TERUMO CORP |
Technical Data | NSN 6515-01-160-1531
Characteristic | Specifications |
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DESIGN DESIGNATION | INTRAVENOUS |
STYLE DESIGNATOR | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT |
NOMINAL DIAMETER | 18.000 GAGE |
NEEDLE NOMINAL DIAMETER | 20.000 GAGE |
NEEDLE NOMINAL LENGTH | 1.500 INCHES |
CATHETER NOMINAL LENGTH | 1.250 INCHES |
MATERIAL AND LOCATION | PLASTIC PLUG AND PLASTIC, POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE CATHETER AND STEEL, CORROSION RESISTING NEEDLE |
TIP TYPE | BEVELED |
CONNECTOR TYPE | LUER LOCK HUB |
FEATURES PROVIDED | STERILE AND DISPOSABLE AND X-RAY OPACITY |
SPECIAL FEATURES | THIN-WALL CATHETER; CATHETER PROTECTOR; INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE; COLOR CODED |