Description
This listing covers the Dukal Sterile Wound Closure Strips, a closure strip sized 1" x 4" that is supplied sterile. For item 5158, the defining trait is straightforward: adhesive backed, thin non-woven, reinforced fibers that are arranged in a bilateral pattern for high tensile strength. Item 5158 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 5158 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" x 4" dimensions suit the procedures item 5158 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 5158 around a simple idea: provides support following early suture/staple removal. Facilities order item 5158 by the case to keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedure carts stocked between deliveries. Published specifications for item 5158 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) | 5158 |
| Size | 1" x 4" |
| Sterile | Yes |
| HCPC Code | A4450 |
| Item Barcode (GTIN) | 10665973008803 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 30665973008807 |
Packaging
| Item Packaging | 50 PK/BX |
| Case Packaging | 4 BX/CS |
| Total Case Quantity | 800 |
| 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
Choosing this closure strip, item 5158, comes down to fit and consistency. The published specification for item 5158 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. For the team stocking item 5158, predictability is the whole point of a standard supply item.
- Fit - Right format first: the 1" x 4" size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: reorders of item 5158 land identically, which keeps protocols and par sheets valid
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: case and item packaging for item 5158 are published up front, so par levels are easy to set
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: specifications, packaging, and barcodes for item 5158 all come from Dukal directly
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the Dukal Sterile Wound Closure Strips do?
A: Item 5158 is a closure strip used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 5158 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 5158 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. Pickers can confirm the sterility of item 5158 in the specifications table on this page before the case is opened.
Q: Which size does this item number denote?
A: Item 5158 is 1" x 4", per the Dukal specification. Confirm 5158 at reorder, since each sibling size in the line is a separate Dukal item number.
Q: What packaging does this item come in?
A: Dukal packages item 5158 as 50 PK/BX, with 4 BX/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 800. MedicalEx sells item 5158 exactly as listed (Case, 50 PK/BX).
Q: Which departments stock this item?
A: Clinical teams in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities use this closure strip, item 5158, in daily care. Support staff keep item 5158 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 5158, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 5158 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
