Part Details | EXTRICATION-IMMOBILIZATION UNIT
6515-01-652-2173 A medical item designed for use in automobile or aircraft rescues to provide total immobilization of the spine, even in cramped or close quarters. May be used for suspected spinal fractures.
Alternate Parts: 903, 6515-01-652-2173, 01-652-2173, 6515016522173, 016522173
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | FEB 12, 2016 | 01-652-2173 | 38259 ( EXTRICATION-IMMOBILIZATION UNIT ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 6515-01-652-2173
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 903 | 45187 | YATES GEAR, INC. |
Technical Data | NSN 6515-01-652-2173
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| DESIGN DESIGNATION | IMMOBILIZATION |
| MATERIAL AND LOCATION | PLASTIC, POLYETHYLENE BACK |
| SPECIFIC USE | EXTRACTION |
| HANDLE TYPE | NONDETACHABLE |
| SPECIAL FEATURES | PATIENT PACKAGING AND EXTRICATION SYSTEM COMBINES THE BACKBOARD IMMOBILIZATION OF A SHORT BOARD WITH THE SUSPENSION AND SUPPORT OF A FULL BODY HARNESS; UTILIZES AN INTEGRATED POLYETHYLENE BOARD ALONG THE BACK TO REDUCE WEAR AND CREATE A SMOOTH SLIDING SURFACE FOR CONFINED SPACE OPERATIONS; GRAB HANDLES LOCATED AT THE HEAD AND SIDES ALLOW RESCUERS TO BETTER HANDLE THE PATIENT PACKAGE DURING MOVEMENT THROUGH TIGHT SPACES; INTENDED AS A LIMITED SPINAL IMMOBILIZATION SYSTEM; MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROPER SPINAL IMMOBILIZATTION SUCH AS THE USE OF A CERVICAL COLLAR WHERE CONDITIONS AND PROTOCOLS DICTATE |
| PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | SPEC PAK |