NSN 6515-00-451-2589
Part Details | ANTI-EMBOLISM STOCKINGS
6515-00-451-2589 Items of footwear which are circular knitted, close-fitting elastic-type coverings for therapeutic treatment of the legs. They are designed to increase the linear velocity of blood flow in the veins by external compression of the legs. They help prevent thromboembolism by the use of graduated pressure which decreases from the instep to the thigh. They may be knee or thigh length and have transparent, open-toe, or a similar foot design to permit frequent inspection of the circularly condition. Federal Law (Public Law 94-295 May 28, 1976) restricts this device to, sale by, or use on, the order of a physician. Excludes conventional knitted seamless elastic stockings shaped by blocking methods.
Alternate Parts: 111502, 111-502, 6515-00-451-2589, 00-451-2589, 6515004512589, 004512589
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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65 | MAY 17, 1971 | 00-451-2589 | 33457 ( STOCKINGS, ANTI-EMBOLISM ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 6515-00-451-2589
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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111-502 | 25611 | BEIERSDORF-JOBST INC |
Technical Data | NSN 6515-00-451-2589
Characteristic | Specifications |
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MATERIAL AND LOCATION | NYLON OVERALL |
COLOR | WHITE |
OVERALL LENGTH | 15.750 INCHES MINIMUM AND 17.250 INCHES MAXIMUM |
SIZE | MEDIUM REGULAR |
FEATURES PROVIDED | WASHABLE |
SPECIAL FEATURES | ANKLE CIRCUMFERENCE 7-1/4-8-3/4 IN.; SIZE A-2; DESIGNED TO COMBAT THROMBOEMBOLISM |
CRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION | FEAT |