Description
Care teams stock the Dukal X-Ray Detectable Gauze Sponges as a standard gauze sponge for daily procedures, supplied non-sterile and sized 4" x 4". For item 4416-2X, the defining trait is straightforward: uSP Type VII gauze, 100% woven-cotton. Item 4416-2X is sold as a case (100/Bag) so supply rooms can stock the exact quantity the department uses.
- 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 - Both sterile and non-sterile sponges are banded in 10s to ensure accurate count
- Packaging - Sold by the case as item 4416-2X 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 4416-2X is specified on all three. The 4" x 4" dimensions suit the procedures item 4416-2X is stocked for, and the non-sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 4416-2X around a simple idea: blue filament runs through each sponge and has a unique wave pattern to ensure easy x-ray detection. Reordering item 4416-2X is a clerical task rather than a clinical decision, because the number always denotes the same product. Because the specification is published by the manufacturer for item 4416-2X, what arrives matches what the department qualified.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Performance
- Feature - USP Type VII gauze, 100% woven-cotton
Use and Handling
- Feature - Blue filament runs through each sponge and has a unique wave pattern to ensure easy x-ray detection
- Detail - Both sterile and non-sterile sponges are banded in 10s to ensure accurate count
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Item Number (Dukal) | 4416-2X |
| Size | 4" x 4" |
| Sterile | No |
| HCPC Code | A6216 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 20665973014672 |
Packaging
| Item Packaging | 100/BG |
| Case Packaging | 20 BG/CS |
| Total Case Quantity | 2000 |
| 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 4416-2X is chosen on fit and consistency more than on any single feature. The published specification for item 4416-2X lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. For the team stocking item 4416-2X, predictability is the whole point of a standard supply item.
- Fit - Right format first: the 4" x 4" size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: reorders of item 4416-2X land identically, which keeps protocols and par sheets valid
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: the case quantity for item 4416-2X is stated plainly, which keeps cycle counts honest
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: specifications, packaging, and barcodes for item 4416-2X all come from Dukal directly
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Dukal X-Ray Detectable Gauze Sponges used for?
A: Item 4416-2X is a gauze sponge used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 4416-2X 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: No. Dukal lists item 4416-2X as non-sterile. The sterility attribute for item 4416-2X is printed in the specifications table on this page so the right item is picked every time. Facilities that need a sterile presentation should select the sterile item number in the same Dukal line rather than item 4416-2X.
Q: What size is this item?
A: Item 4416-2X is 4" x 4", per the Dukal specification. Other sizes in the line carry different Dukal numbers, which is why item 4416-2X should be quoted exactly on reorders.
Q: How is this item sold?
A: Dukal packages item 4416-2X as 100/BG, with 20 BG/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 2000. MedicalEx sells item 4416-2X exactly as listed (Case, 100/Bag).
Q: Which departments stock this item?
A: The buyers of item 4416-2X are the people who run supply rooms and treatment areas: nurses, medical assistants, and materials staff. For them this gauze sponge (item 4416-2X) is a standing line item reordered on par.
Q: What number should receiving check?
A: The Dukal item number is 4416-2X, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 4416-2X in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
