National Stock Number
6520-01-254-4181
National Stock Number (NSN) 6520-01-254-4181, or NIIN 012544181, (arch wire,dental) was assigned May 5, 1987 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 2 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. None of the associated 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) 38078. [AN ITEM DESIGNED FOR USE IN ORTHODONTICS TO REPOSITION TEETH.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no information in the HMIRS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product. NSN 6520012544181 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 Jul 01, 2025.