NSN 6505-01-104-6393, 6505011046393
Cancelled -> Replaced by 6505012426532

Federal Supply Classification: FSC 6505 - Drugs and Biologicals
National Item Identification Number: NIIN 011046393
Codification Country: United States
Item Name Code: INC 66663
Criticality: (X) This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Hazardous Material Indicator Code: (P) 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.

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DLMS^® Summary

National Stock Number 6505-01-104-6393

National Stock Number (NSN) 6505-01-104-6393, or NIIN 011046393, (cefoxitin for injection) was assigned December 7, 1980 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 3 stock numbers: 6505012385592, 6505012426532, 6505011534206.

There are 11 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 11 suppliers. Today, 8 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 7 suppliers are 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 Sep 20, 2013. There have been 2 contracts issued for this part number, with 5 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 2 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPM2DX10D0001, SPM2DX10D0001, SPM20005D0923, SPM20005D0923, SPM20005D0923. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 2,456.82.

This NSN is unique to one weapons system.

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 13, 2016, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) 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) 66663. [CEFOXITIN IS A BACTERIAL ANTIBIOTIC.]. 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 6505011046393 does not contain precious metals.

This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.

Technical Characteristics

ACTIVE MEDICAMENT MEDICINAL STRENGTH: (AKJA) 2.000 GRAMS CEFOXITIN EQUIVALENT
ADMINISTRATION: (CSGS) INTRAMUSCULAR OR INTRAVENOUS
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY: (CXCY) CEFOXITIN SODIUM STERILE USP 2GM VIAL 25S
PHYSICAL FORM: (AGXW) POWDER
MEDICAL DESIGNATION AND GRADE: (MDES) UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA
PRIMARY CONTAINER CONTENT QUANTITY: (CRLK) 2.000 GRAMS OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT
PRIMARY CONTAINER TYPE: (CQCT) VIAL
SPECIAL FEATURES: (FEAT) 20 ML. SIZE VIAL. AFTER INITIAL CONSTITUTION, THE SOLUTION MAINTAINS SATISFACTORY POTENCY FOR 6 HOURS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE OR FOR 1 WEEK UNDER REFRIGERATION (BELOW 5 C (41 F)). STORE DRY MATERIAL BETWEEN 2 TO 25 C (36 TO 77 F). AVOID EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 50 C (122 F).
TOTAL PRIMARY CONTAINER QUANTITY: (CSCW) 25
SPECIAL FEATURES: (FEAT) 20 ML. SIZE VIAL
III PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY: (CXCY) CEFOXITIN SODIUM STERILE USP 2GM VIAL 25S