Description
Facilities order the Dukal Sterile Wound Closure Strips under Dukal item number 5151 when they need a closure strip that is supplied sterile. What sets item 5151 apart is simple: adhesive backed, thin non-woven, reinforced fibers that are arranged in a bilateral pattern for high tensile strength. Sold by the case, it arrives as Dukal packaged item 5151, ready for the shelf or the procedure cart.
- 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 5151 for predictable restocking
Main Description
Supply staff reach for this closure strip every day, because routine care runs on standard items being exactly where the last shift left them. The 1/4" x 3" dimensions suit the procedures item 5151 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 5151 around a simple idea: provides support following early suture/staple removal. Facilities order item 5151 by the case to keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedure carts stocked between deliveries. Published specifications for item 5151 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) | 5151 |
| Size | 1/4" x 3" |
| Sterile | Yes |
| HCPC Code | A4450 |
| Item Barcode (GTIN) | 10665973008841 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 30665973008845 |
Packaging
| Item Packaging | 50 PK/BX |
| Case Packaging | 4 BX/CS |
| Total Case Quantity | 600 |
| 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 5151 is chosen on fit and consistency more than on any single feature. The published specification for item 5151 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 5151 is stocked.
- Fit - Right format first: the 1/4" x 3" size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: item 5151 carries the same specification on every reorder, with no silent substitutions
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: the case quantity for item 5151 is stated plainly, which keeps cycle counts honest
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: the listing for item 5151 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 5151 is a closure strip used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 5151 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a closure strip.
Q: Is this product sterile?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 5151 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. Because item 5151 is picked against sterile fields, its sterility is stated plainly in the specifications table on this page.
Q: What size is this item?
A: Item 5151 is 1/4" x 3", per the Dukal specification. Confirm 5151 at reorder, since each sibling size in the line is a separate Dukal item number.
Q: How is this product packaged?
A: Dukal packages item 5151 as 50 PK/BX, with 4 BX/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 600. MedicalEx sells item 5151 exactly as listed (Case, 50 PK/BX).
Q: Who typically orders this item?
A: Nurses, medical assistants, and supply staff in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings stock this closure strip (item 5151) for daily care. Item 5151 is a standard supply-room item rather than a specialty device.
Q: What number should receiving check?
A: The Dukal item number is 5151, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 5151 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
