Description
Care teams stock the Dukal Premium Care Sterile Split Sponge as a standard split sponge for daily procedures, supplied sterile and sized 4" x 6" (10.16x15.24cm). For item 7420, the defining trait is straightforward: unique pre-cut t-slit provides a snug fit around catheters, tubes, I.V.'s and tracheotomies. Item 7420 is sold as a case (cs) so supply rooms can stock the exact quantity the department uses.
- Design - Unique pre-cut t-slit provides a snug fit around catheters, tubes, I.V.'s and tracheotomies
- Performance - Highly absorbent multi-layer (7) sterile dressing protects wounds and reduces dressing changes
- Handling - Non-adherent outer layer helps prevent dressing from sticking to wound to reduce the risk of skin trauma
- Construction - Thick fluff absorbs fluid and provides cushioning, while cellulose sheets wick away and absorb fluid
- Packaging - Sold by the case as item 7420 for predictable restocking
Main Description
Supply staff reach for this split sponge every day, because routine care runs on standard items being exactly where the last shift left them. The 4" x 6" (10.16x15.24cm) dimensions suit the procedures item 7420 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 7420 around a simple idea: highly absorbent multi-layer (7) sterile dressing protects wounds and reduces dressing changes. Ordered by the case, item 7420 slots into par-level systems without repacking or relabeling at receiving. Because the specification is published by the manufacturer for item 7420, what arrives matches what the department qualified.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Performance
- Feature - Unique pre-cut t-slit provides a snug fit around catheters, tubes, I.V.'s and tracheotomies
- Detail - Highly absorbent multi-layer (7) sterile dressing protects wounds and reduces dressing changes
- Benefit - Non-adherent outer layer helps prevent dressing from sticking to wound to reduce the risk of skin trauma
- Note - Thick fluff absorbs fluid and provides cushioning, while cellulose sheets wick away and absorb fluid
- Feature - Blue hydrophobic back layer prevents strikethrough, while coloring allows for intuitive dressing placement
- Detail - Can be used as a primary or secondary dressing
Use and Handling
- Feature - A highly absorbent primary or secondary wound dressing with unique pre-cut t-slit
- Detail - This seven-layer, highly absorbent dressing is made for patients with heavier draining and delicate wounds. The thick fluff absorbs fluid and provides cushioning, while the non-adherent outer layer helps reduce the risk of skin trauma.
- Benefit - Non-adherent outer layer helps prevent dressing from sticking to wound
- Note - Thick fluff absorbs fluid and provides cushioning
- Feature - Cellulose sheets wick away and absorb fluid
- Detail - Hydrophobic layer to prevent strikethrough, blue backside for intuitive proper placement
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Item Number (Dukal) | 7420 |
| Size | 4" x 6" (10.16x15.24cm) |
| Sterile | Yes |
| HCPC Code | A6252 |
| Item Barcode (GTIN) | 10665973028986 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 30665973028980 |
Packaging
| Total Case Quantity | 120 |
| 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
Choosing this split sponge, item 7420, comes down to fit and consistency. The published specification for item 7420 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. For the team stocking item 7420, predictability is the whole point of a standard supply item.
- Fit - Right format first: the 4" x 6" (10.16x15.24cm) size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: item 7420 carries the same specification on every reorder, with no silent substitutions
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: published case quantities for item 7420 make receiving checks a thirty-second task
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: the listing for item 7420 is built from the manufacturer record, not from a distributor summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the Dukal Premium Care Sterile Split Sponge do?
A: Item 7420 is a split sponge used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 7420 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a split sponge.
Q: Is this item sterile or non-sterile?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 7420 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. Receiving and picking staff verify item 7420 against the sterility value printed in the specifications table on this page.
Q: Which size does this item number denote?
A: Item 7420 is 4" x 6" (10.16x15.24cm), per the Dukal specification. Other sizes in the line carry different Dukal numbers, which is why item 7420 should be quoted exactly on reorders.
Q: What packaging does this item come in?
A: Dukal packages item 7420 as cs. MedicalEx sells item 7420 exactly as listed (Case).
Q: Who typically orders this item?
A: Nurses, medical assistants, and supply staff in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings stock this split sponge (item 7420) for daily care. Item 7420 is a standard supply-room item rather than a specialty device.
Q: How do I reference this product on a purchase order?
A: The Dukal item number is 7420, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 7420 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
