Description
Care teams stock the Dukal Sterile Iodoform Packing Strip as a standard packing strip for daily procedures, supplied sterile and sized 1/2" x 5 yd. For item 271, the defining trait is straightforward: made of a woven gauze fabric which reduces linting and fraying. Item 271 is sold as a box (12 BTL/BX) so supply rooms can stock the exact quantity the department uses.
- Design - Made of a woven gauze fabric which reduces linting and fraying
- Performance - Iodoform provides odor-resistance to the packing strip
- Handling - Unbreakable poly bottles
- Construction - Tamper evident seals
- Packaging - Sold by the box as item 271 for predictable restocking
Main Description
On the shelf, this packing strip answers a routine but constant need in patient care, where the right format has to be at hand without a second thought. The 1/2" x 5 yd dimensions suit the procedures item 271 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 271 around a simple idea: iodoform provides odor-resistance to the packing strip. Facilities order item 271 by the box to keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedure carts stocked between deliveries. Because the specification is published by the manufacturer for item 271, what arrives matches what the department qualified.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Performance
- Feature - Made of a woven gauze fabric which reduces linting and fraying
- Detail - Iodoform provides odor-resistance to the packing strip
Use and Handling
- Feature - Unbreakable poly bottles
- Detail - Tamper evident seals
- Benefit - Used in wound care management applications such as nasal or sinus packing
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Item Number (Dukal) | 271 |
| Size | 1/2" x 5 yd |
| Sterile | Yes |
| HCPC Code | A6266 |
| Item Barcode (GTIN) | 665973017198 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 20665973017192 |
Packaging
| Case Packaging | 12 BTL/BX |
| Total Case Quantity | 12 |
| Sold As | Box (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 packing strip, item 271, comes down to fit and consistency. The published specification for item 271 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. Item 271 earns its shelf space by being the same product on every delivery.
- Fit - Right format first: the 1/2" x 5 yd size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: the Dukal number 271 denotes the same product on every purchase order
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: case and item packaging for item 271 are published up front, so par levels are easy to set
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: the listing for item 271 is built from the manufacturer record, not from a distributor summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Dukal Sterile Iodoform Packing Strip used for?
A: Item 271 is a packing strip used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 271 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a packing strip.
Q: What is the sterility of this item?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 271 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. Because item 271 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 271 is 1/2" x 5 yd, per the Dukal specification. Other sizes in the line carry different Dukal numbers, which is why item 271 should be quoted exactly on reorders.
Q: How is this product packaged?
A: Dukal packages item 271 as bx, with 12 BTL/BX to the case and a total case quantity of 12. MedicalEx sells item 271 exactly as listed (Box).
Q: Who uses this product?
A: Clinical teams in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities use this packing strip, item 271, in daily care. Support staff keep item 271 stocked because procedures stall without the basics at hand.
Q: What is the Dukal item number?
A: The Dukal item number is 271, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 271 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
