Description
This listing covers the Dukal Everyday Care Gauze Sponges, a gauze sponge sized 3" x 3" that is supplied sterile. Item 8501 is defined by one trait above the rest: 100% Woven cotton. Item 8501 is sold as a case (50 PK/BX) so supply rooms can stock the exact quantity the department uses.
- Design - 100% Woven cotton
- Performance - Lighter, economical choice for quality care
- Packaging - Sold by the case as item 8501 for predictable restocking
Main Description
Supply staff reach for this gauze sponge every day, because routine care runs on standard items being exactly where the last shift left them. The 3" x 3" dimensions suit the procedures item 8501 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 8501 around a simple idea: lighter, economical choice for quality care. Ordered by the case, item 8501 slots into par-level systems without repacking or relabeling at receiving. Published specifications for item 8501 remove the guesswork from substitution decisions when a department standardizes on a single number.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Performance
- Feature - 100% Woven cotton
Use and Handling
- Feature - Lighter, economical choice for quality care
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Item Number (Dukal) | 8501 |
| Size | 3" x 3" |
| Sterile | Yes |
| HCPC Code | A6402 |
| Item Barcode (GTIN) | 10665973003495 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 30665973003499 |
Packaging
| Item Packaging | 50 PK/BX |
| Case Packaging | 24 BX/CS |
| Total Case Quantity | 2400 |
| Sold As | Case (MedPlus package, sold as listed) |
Round out the supply room with wound care products for daily dressing changes, and keep personal protective equipment on hand for every procedure.
Why Choose This Product
Item 8501 is chosen on fit and consistency more than on any single feature. The published specification for item 8501 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. Item 8501 earns its shelf space by being the same product on every delivery.
- Fit - Right format first: the 3" x 3" size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: the Dukal number 8501 denotes the same product on every purchase order
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: case and item packaging for item 8501 are published up front, so par levels are easy to set
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: every attribute in this listing traces to Dukal documentation for item 8501
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the Dukal Everyday Care Gauze Sponges used?
A: Item 8501 is a gauze sponge used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 8501 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a gauze sponge.
Q: Is this item sterile or non-sterile?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 8501 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. Because item 8501 is picked against sterile fields, its sterility is stated plainly in the specifications table on this page.
Q: What are the dimensions of this item?
A: Item 8501 is 3" x 3", per the Dukal specification. Confirm 8501 at reorder, since each sibling size in the line is a separate Dukal item number.
Q: What packaging does this item come in?
A: Dukal packages item 8501 as 50 PK/BX, with 24 BX/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 2400. MedicalEx sells item 8501 exactly as listed (Case, 50 PK/BX).
Q: Which departments stock this item?
A: Clinical teams in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities use this gauze sponge, item 8501, in daily care. Support staff keep item 8501 stocked because procedures stall without the basics at hand.
Q: How do I reference this product on a purchase order?
A: The Dukal item number is 8501, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 8501 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
