Description
Facilities order the Dukal X-Ray Detectable Gauze Sponges under Dukal item number 416-2X when they need a gauze sponge that is supplied sterile. Dukal describes item 416-2X first by this trait: uSP Type VII gauze, 100% woven-cotton. Sold by the case, it arrives as Dukal packaged item 416-2X, ready for the shelf or the procedure cart.
- Design - USP Type VII gauze, 100% woven-cotton
- Performance - Blue filament runs through each sponge and has a unique wave pattern to ensure easy x-ray detection
- Handling - Sterile sponges are packaged in rigid plastic tray with peel back lid
- Construction - Both sterile and non-sterile sponges are banded in 10s to ensure accurate count
- Packaging - Sold by the case as item 416-2X for predictable restocking
Main Description
For departments that carry a gauze sponge as a line item, the priorities are consistency, the correct format, and no surprises at receiving, and item 416-2X is specified on all three. The 4" x 4" dimensions suit the procedures item 416-2X is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 416-2X around a simple idea: blue filament runs through each sponge and has a unique wave pattern to ensure easy x-ray detection. Reordering item 416-2X is a clerical task rather than a clinical decision, because the number always denotes the same product. Published specifications for item 416-2X 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 - Blue filament runs through each sponge and has a unique wave pattern to ensure easy x-ray detection
Use and Handling
- Feature - Sterile sponges are packaged in rigid plastic tray with peel back lid
- Detail - Both sterile and non-sterile sponges are banded in 10s to ensure accurate count
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Item Number (Dukal) | 416-2X |
| Size | 4" x 4" |
| Sterile | Yes |
| HCPC Code | A6402 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 20665973014634 |
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
For this gauze sponge, the buying decision is fit and consistency, and item 416-2X publishes both. The published specification for item 416-2X lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. Item 416-2X 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: item 416-2X carries the same specification on every reorder, with no silent substitutions
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: the case quantity for item 416-2X is stated plainly, which keeps cycle counts honest
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: specifications, packaging, and barcodes for item 416-2X all come from Dukal directly
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the Dukal X-Ray Detectable Gauze Sponges used?
A: Item 416-2X is a gauze sponge used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 416-2X with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a gauze sponge.
Q: What is the sterility of this item?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 416-2X as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. Pickers can confirm the sterility of item 416-2X in the specifications table on this page before the case is opened.
Q: Which size does this item number denote?
A: Item 416-2X is 4" x 4", per the Dukal specification. Sibling sizes in the same line carry their own Dukal item numbers, so confirm item 416-2X at reorder.
Q: What packaging does this item come in?
A: Dukal packages item 416-2X as 10/TY, with 128 TY/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 1280. MedicalEx sells item 416-2X exactly as listed (Case, 10/Ty).
Q: Who typically orders this item?
A: Clinical teams in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities use this gauze sponge, item 416-2X, in daily care. Support staff keep item 416-2X stocked because procedures stall without the basics at hand.
Q: What number should receiving check?
A: The Dukal item number is 416-2X, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 416-2X in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
