Description
Care teams stock the Dukal Woven Cotton Gauze Sponges as a standard gauze sponge for daily procedures, supplied sterile and sized 4" x 4". Dukal describes item 408-10 first by this trait: uSP Type VII gauze, 100% woven cotton. Item 408-10 is sold as a case (10/Ty) so supply rooms can stock the exact quantity the department uses.
- Design - USP Type VII gauze, 100% woven cotton
- Performance - Packaged in rigid plastic tray with peel back lid
- Handling - Sponges are banded in 10s to ensure accurate count
- Construction - Used for a number of applications including: general wound care, dressings, prepping, wound packing, and debriding
- Packaging - Sold by the case as item 408-10 for predictable restocking
Main Description
On the shelf, this gauze sponge answers a routine but constant need in patient care, where the right format has to be at hand without a second thought. The 4" x 4" dimensions suit the procedures item 408-10 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 408-10 around a simple idea: packaged in rigid plastic tray with peel back lid. Facilities order item 408-10 by the case to keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedure carts stocked between deliveries. Published specifications for item 408-10 remove the guesswork from substitution decisions when a department standardizes on a single number.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Performance
- Feature - USP Type VII gauze, 100% woven cotton
- Detail - Packaged in rigid plastic tray with peel back lid
Use and Handling
- Feature - Sponges are banded in 10s to ensure accurate count
- Detail - Used for a number of applications including: general wound care, dressings, prepping, wound packing, and debriding
- Benefit - Highly absorbent and offers exceptional clinical performance
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Item Number (Dukal) | 408-10 |
| Size | 4" x 4" |
| Sterile | Yes |
| HCPC Code | A6402 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 20665973014597 |
Packaging
| Item Packaging | 10/TY |
| Case Packaging | 128 TY/CS |
| Total Case Quantity | 1280 |
| 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 gauze sponge, item 408-10, comes down to fit and consistency. The published specification for item 408-10 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. Item 408-10 earns its shelf space by being the same product on every delivery.
- Fit - Right format first: the 4" x 4" size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: the Dukal number 408-10 denotes the same product on every purchase order
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: the case quantity for item 408-10 is stated plainly, which keeps cycle counts honest
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: every attribute in this listing traces to Dukal documentation for item 408-10
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the Dukal Woven Cotton Gauze Sponges do?
A: Item 408-10 is a gauze sponge used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 408-10 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a gauze sponge.
Q: Is this product sterile?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 408-10 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. The sterility attribute for item 408-10 is printed in the specifications table on this page so the right item is picked every time.
Q: What are the dimensions of this item?
A: Item 408-10 is 4" x 4", per the Dukal specification. Confirm 408-10 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 408-10 as 10/TY, with 128 TY/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 1280. MedicalEx sells item 408-10 exactly as listed (Case, 10/Ty).
Q: Which departments stock this item?
A: Nurses, medical assistants, and supply staff in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings stock this gauze sponge (item 408-10) for daily care. Item 408-10 is a standard supply-room item rather than a specialty device.
Q: What is the Dukal item number?
A: The Dukal item number is 408-10, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 408-10 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
