Description
Care teams stock the Dukal Sterile Wound Closure Strips as a standard closure strip for daily procedures, supplied sterile and sized 1/4" x 4". For item 5156, the defining trait is straightforward: adhesive backed, thin non-woven, reinforced fibers that are arranged in a bilateral pattern for high tensile strength. Item 5156 is sold as a case (50 PK/BX) so supply rooms can stock the exact quantity the department uses.
- Design - Adhesive backed, thin non-woven, reinforced fibers that are arranged in a bilateral pattern for high tensile strength
- Performance - Provides support following early suture/staple removal
- Handling - Keeps wound closed without significant tension, edema, stretch or movement
- Construction - Translucent and porous
- Packaging - Sold by the case as item 5156 for predictable restocking
Main Description
On the shelf, this closure strip answers a routine but constant need in patient care, where the right format has to be at hand without a second thought. The 1/4" x 4" dimensions suit the procedures item 5156 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 5156 around a simple idea: provides support following early suture/staple removal. Facilities order item 5156 by the case to keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedure carts stocked between deliveries. Published specifications for item 5156 remove the guesswork from substitution decisions when a department standardizes on a single number.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Performance
- Feature - Adhesive backed, thin non-woven, reinforced fibers that are arranged in a bilateral pattern for high tensile strength
- Detail - Provides support following early suture/staple removal
Use and Handling
- Feature - Keeps wound closed without significant tension, edema, stretch or movement
- Detail - Translucent and porous
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Item Number (Dukal) | 5156 |
| Size | 1/4" x 4" |
| Sterile | Yes |
| HCPC Code | A4450 |
| Item Barcode (GTIN) | 10665973008827 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 30665973008821 |
Packaging
| Item Packaging | 50 PK/BX |
| Case Packaging | 4 BX/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 5156 is chosen on fit and consistency more than on any single feature. The published specification for item 5156 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. For the team stocking item 5156, predictability is the whole point of a standard supply item.
- Fit - Right format first: the 1/4" x 4" size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: item 5156 carries the same specification on every reorder, with no silent substitutions
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: the case quantity for item 5156 is stated plainly, which keeps cycle counts honest
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: the listing for item 5156 is built from the manufacturer record, not from a distributor summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the Dukal Sterile Wound Closure Strips used?
A: Item 5156 is a closure strip used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 5156 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a closure strip.
Q: What is the sterility of this item?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 5156 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. Receiving and picking staff verify item 5156 against the sterility value printed in the specifications table on this page.
Q: Which size does this item number denote?
A: Item 5156 is 1/4" x 4", per the Dukal specification. Sibling sizes in the same line carry their own Dukal item numbers, so confirm item 5156 at reorder.
Q: What packaging does this item come in?
A: Dukal packages item 5156 as 50 PK/BX, with 4 BX/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 2000. MedicalEx sells item 5156 exactly as listed (Case, 50 PK/BX).
Q: Who typically orders this item?
A: The buyers of item 5156 are the people who run supply rooms and treatment areas: nurses, medical assistants, and materials staff. For them this closure strip (item 5156) is a standing line item reordered on par.
Q: What number should receiving check?
A: The Dukal item number is 5156, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 5156 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
