Description
The item on this page is the Dukal Sterile Post-Op Sponges, supplied sterile and sized 4" x 4" for routine clinical care. What sets item 5444 apart is simple: a multi-layer, woven gauze faced sponge with cellulose fill. Sold by the case, it arrives as Dukal packaged item 5444, ready for the shelf or the procedure cart.
- Design - A multi-layer, woven gauze faced sponge with cellulose fill
- Performance - Well suited to be used in place of a single traditional sponge
- Handling - Offers fast wicking and increased absorbency
- Packaging - Sold by the case as item 5444 for predictable restocking
Main Description
For departments that carry a post-op sponge as a line item, the priorities are consistency, the correct format, and no surprises at receiving, and item 5444 is specified on all three. The 4" x 4" dimensions suit the procedures item 5444 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 5444 around a simple idea: well suited to be used in place of a single traditional sponge. Reordering item 5444 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 5444, what arrives matches what the department qualified.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Performance
- Feature - A multi-layer, woven gauze faced sponge with cellulose fill
Use and Handling
- Feature - Well suited to be used in place of a single traditional sponge
- Detail - Offers fast wicking and increased absorbency
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Item Number (Dukal) | 5444 |
| Size | 4" x 4" |
| Sterile | Yes |
| HCPC Code | A6402 |
| Item Barcode (GTIN) | 10665973014897 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 30665973014891 |
Packaging
| Item Packaging | 25 PK/BX |
| Case Packaging | 24 BX/CS |
| Total Case Quantity | 1200 |
| 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 5444 is chosen on fit and consistency more than on any single feature. The published specification for item 5444 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. That predictability is what keeps standard procedures standard in the rooms where item 5444 is stocked.
- 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 5444 denotes the same product on every purchase order
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: the case quantity for item 5444 is stated plainly, which keeps cycle counts honest
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: the listing for item 5444 is built from the manufacturer record, not from a distributor summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Dukal Sterile Post-Op Sponges used for?
A: Item 5444 is a post-op sponge used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 5444 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a post-op sponge.
Q: Is this product sterile?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 5444 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. Receiving and picking staff verify item 5444 against the sterility value printed in the specifications table on this page.
Q: What are the dimensions of this item?
A: Item 5444 is 4" x 4", per the Dukal specification. Other sizes in the line carry different Dukal numbers, which is why item 5444 should be quoted exactly on reorders.
Q: How is this item sold?
A: Dukal packages item 5444 as 25 PK/BX, with 24 BX/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 1200. MedicalEx sells item 5444 exactly as listed (Case, 25 PK/BX).
Q: Who uses this product?
A: Nurses, medical assistants, and supply staff in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings stock this post-op sponge (item 5444) for daily care. Item 5444 is a standard supply-room item rather than a specialty device.
Q: What is the Dukal item number?
A: The Dukal item number is 5444, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 5444 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
