National Stock Number
6520-01-055-0017
National Stock Number (NSN) 6520-01-055-0017, or NIIN 010550017, (gingival retraction cord,impregn) was assigned January 30, 1978 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 4 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 2 suppliers. 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, with the most recent procurement date of Nov 23, 2007. There has been one contract issued for this part number, with one award given. The US Government has only awarded those contracts to one supplier. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPM2DS08M1587. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 6.50.
There has been very little demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 02, 2006, 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) 26783. [AN ITEM USED FOR RETRACTION OF GINGIVAL TISSUES IN PREPARATION FOR TAKING IMPRESSIONS AND SETTING OF CROWNS OR RESTORATIONS. IT CONTROLS THE BLEEDING AND SEEPAGE OF TISSUES DURING DENTAL PROCEDURES.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. Information is in the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS). NSN 6520010550017 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9018490000: other instruments and appliances, used in dental sciences; and parts and accessories, except dental drill engines, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as medicinal equipment. NAICS classification category 339114: dental equipment and supplies manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.