National Stock Number
6515-01-156-2971
National Stock Number (NSN) 6515-01-156-2971, or NIIN 011562971, (support,knee) was assigned June 20, 1983 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 3 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by one supplier. Today, one supplier is listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Mar 18, 2011, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. This part is a commercial/non-developmental/off-the-shelf-item. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 36730. [AN ORTHOPEDIC ITEM DESIGNED FOR KNEE FLEXIBILITY OR TO HOLD IT IN A SEMI-RIGID POSITION. THE MATERIAL MAY INCLUDE PLASTIC FOR STAYS BUT NO METALLICS FOR BRACE RIGIDITY.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 6515011562971 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9021100090: orthopedic or fracture appliances and parts and accessories thereof, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.. NAICS classification category 339113: surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.