Description
Facilities order the Dukal Sterile Post-Op Sponges under Dukal item number 5434 when they need a post-op sponge that is supplied sterile. For item 5434, the defining trait is straightforward: a multi-layer, woven gauze faced sponge with cellulose fill. Sold by the case, it arrives as Dukal packaged item 5434, 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 5434 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 5434 is specified on all three. The 3" x 4" dimensions suit the procedures item 5434 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 5434 around a simple idea: well suited to be used in place of a single traditional sponge. Reordering item 5434 is a clerical task rather than a clinical decision, because the number always denotes the same product. Published specifications for item 5434 remove the guesswork from substitution decisions when a department standardizes on a single number.
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) | 5434 |
| Size | 3" x 4" |
| Sterile | Yes |
| HCPC Code | A6402 |
| Item Barcode (GTIN) | 10665973014880 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 30665973014884 |
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
For this post-op sponge, the buying decision is fit and consistency, and item 5434 publishes both. The published specification for item 5434 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. For the team stocking item 5434, predictability is the whole point of a standard supply item.
- Fit - Right format first: the 3" x 4" size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: item 5434 carries the same specification on every reorder, with no silent substitutions
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: the case quantity for item 5434 is stated plainly, which keeps cycle counts honest
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: the listing for item 5434 is built from the manufacturer record, not from a distributor summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the Dukal Sterile Post-Op Sponges used?
A: Item 5434 is a post-op sponge used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 5434 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a post-op sponge.
Q: What is the sterility of this item?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 5434 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. The sterility attribute for item 5434 is printed in the specifications table on this page so the right item is picked every time.
Q: What size is this item?
A: Item 5434 is 3" x 4", per the Dukal specification. Other sizes in the line carry different Dukal numbers, which is why item 5434 should be quoted exactly on reorders.
Q: How is this product packaged?
A: Dukal packages item 5434 as 25 PK/BX, with 24 BX/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 1200. MedicalEx sells item 5434 exactly as listed (Case, 25 PK/BX).
Q: Who typically orders this item?
A: The buyers of item 5434 are the people who run supply rooms and treatment areas: nurses, medical assistants, and materials staff. For them this post-op sponge (item 5434) is a standing line item reordered on par.
Q: What is the Dukal item number?
A: The Dukal item number is 5434, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 5434 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
