Description
Care teams stock the Dukal Sterile Wound Closure Strips as a standard closure strip for daily procedures, supplied sterile and sized 1/8" x 3". For item 5150, the defining trait is straightforward: adhesive backed, thin non-woven, reinforced fibers that are arranged in a bilateral pattern for high tensile strength. Item 5150 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 5150 for predictable restocking
Main Description
For departments that carry a closure strip as a line item, the priorities are consistency, the correct format, and no surprises at receiving, and item 5150 is specified on all three. The 1/8" x 3" dimensions suit the procedures item 5150 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 5150 around a simple idea: provides support following early suture/staple removal. Reordering item 5150 is a clerical task rather than a clinical decision, because the number always denotes the same product. Every attribute on this page traces to Dukal documentation for item 5150, so the product that arrives is the product the department evaluated.
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) | 5150 |
| Size | 1/8" x 3" |
| Sterile | Yes |
| HCPC Code | A4450 |
| Item Barcode (GTIN) | 10665973008834 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 30665973008838 |
Packaging
| Item Packaging | 50 PK/BX |
| Case Packaging | 4 BX/CS |
| Total Case Quantity | 1000 |
| 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 5150 is chosen on fit and consistency more than on any single feature. The published specification for item 5150 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. For the team stocking item 5150, predictability is the whole point of a standard supply item.
- Fit - Right format first: the 1/8" x 3" size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: reorders of item 5150 land identically, which keeps protocols and par sheets valid
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: published case quantities for item 5150 make receiving checks a thirty-second task
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: every attribute in this listing traces to Dukal documentation for item 5150
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the Dukal Sterile Wound Closure Strips used?
A: Item 5150 is a closure strip used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 5150 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a closure strip.
Q: Is this item sterile or non-sterile?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 5150 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. Because item 5150 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 5150 is 1/8" x 3", per the Dukal specification. Sibling sizes in the same line carry their own Dukal item numbers, so confirm item 5150 at reorder.
Q: What packaging does this item come in?
A: Dukal packages item 5150 as 50 PK/BX, with 4 BX/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 1000. MedicalEx sells item 5150 exactly as listed (Case, 50 PK/BX).
Q: Who typically orders this item?
A: Clinical teams in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities use this closure strip, item 5150, in daily care. Support staff keep item 5150 stocked because procedures stall without the basics at hand.
Q: How do I reference this product on a purchase order?
A: The Dukal item number is 5150, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 5150 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
