Description
Care teams stock the Dukal Everyday Care Conforming Stretch Gauze as a standard stretch gauze for daily procedures, supplied non-sterile and sized 3". What sets item 8518 apart is simple: rayon/poly knitted stretch gauze bandage. Item 8518 is sold as a case (12/Bag) so supply rooms can stock the exact quantity the department uses.
- Design - Rayon/poly knitted stretch gauze bandage
- Performance - Provides slight compression to the site while securely holding to any body contour
- Handling - Specifically designed not to slip while in use
- Construction - Unique weave construction and finished edges prevent unraveling and linting
- Packaging - Sold by the case as item 8518 for predictable restocking
Main Description
For departments that carry a stretch gauze as a line item, the priorities are consistency, the correct format, and no surprises at receiving, and item 8518 is specified on all three. The 3" dimensions suit the procedures item 8518 is stocked for, and the non-sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 8518 around a simple idea: provides slight compression to the site while securely holding to any body contour. Reordering item 8518 is a clerical task rather than a clinical decision, because the number always denotes the same product. Every attribute on this page traces to Dukal documentation for item 8518, so the product that arrives is the product the department evaluated.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Performance
- Feature - Rayon/poly knitted stretch gauze bandage
- Detail - Provides slight compression to the site while securely holding to any body contour
- Benefit - Specifically designed not to slip while in use
Use and Handling
- Feature - Unique weave construction and finished edges prevent unraveling and linting
- Detail - Lighter, economical version of the DUKAL Conforming Stretch Gauze
- Benefit - Single channel construction
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Item Number (Dukal) | 8518 |
| Size | 3" |
| Sterile | No |
| HCPC Code | A6443 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 20665973004734 |
Packaging
| Item Packaging | 12/BG |
| Case Packaging | 8 BG/CS |
| Total Case Quantity | 96 |
| Sold As | Case (MedPlus package, sold as listed) |
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Why Choose This Product
Item 8518 is chosen on fit and consistency more than on any single feature. The published specification for item 8518 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. Item 8518 earns its shelf space by being the same product on every delivery.
- Fit - Right format first: the 3" size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: reorders of item 8518 land identically, which keeps protocols and par sheets valid
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: the case quantity for item 8518 is stated plainly, which keeps cycle counts honest
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: the listing for item 8518 is built from the manufacturer record, not from a distributor summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the Dukal Everyday Care Conforming Stretch Gauze used?
A: Item 8518 is a stretch gauze used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 8518 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a stretch gauze.
Q: Is this item sterile or non-sterile?
A: No. Dukal lists item 8518 as non-sterile. Pickers can confirm the sterility of item 8518 in the specifications table on this page before the case is opened. A sterile presentation exists elsewhere in the Dukal line, so sterile-field work should not default to item 8518.
Q: Which size does this item number denote?
A: Item 8518 is 3", per the Dukal specification. Other sizes in the line carry different Dukal numbers, which is why item 8518 should be quoted exactly on reorders.
Q: How is this item sold?
A: Dukal packages item 8518 as 12/BG, with 8 BG/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 96. MedicalEx sells item 8518 exactly as listed (Case, 12/Bag).
Q: Which departments stock this item?
A: Nurses, medical assistants, and supply staff in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings stock this stretch gauze (item 8518) for daily care. Item 8518 is a standard supply-room item rather than a specialty device.
Q: What is the Dukal item number?
A: The Dukal item number is 8518, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 8518 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
