Description
This listing covers the Dukal Sterile X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges, a laparotomy sponge sized 18" x 18" that is supplied sterile. Item 10-0018 is defined by one trait above the rest: pre-washed, 100% high quality cotton with tight weave. Item 10-0018 is sold as a case (5/Pack) so supply rooms can stock the exact quantity the department uses.
- Design - Pre-washed, 100% high quality cotton with tight weave
- Performance - X-ray detectable
- Packaging - Sold by the case as item 10-0018 for predictable restocking
Main Description
On the shelf, this laparotomy sponge answers a routine but constant need in patient care, where the right format has to be at hand without a second thought. The 18" x 18" dimensions suit the procedures item 10-0018 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 10-0018 around a simple idea: x-ray detectable. Facilities order item 10-0018 by the case to keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedure carts stocked between deliveries. Published specifications for item 10-0018 remove the guesswork from substitution decisions when a department standardizes on a single number.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Performance
- Feature - Pre-washed, 100% high quality cotton with tight weave
Use and Handling
- Feature - X-ray detectable
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Item Number (Dukal) | 10-0018 |
| Size | 18" x 18" |
| Sterile | Yes |
| Item Barcode (GTIN) | 10665973000050 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 20665973000057 |
Packaging
| Item Packaging | 5/PK |
| Case Packaging | 20 PK/CS |
| Total Case Quantity | 100 |
| 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 laparotomy sponge, item 10-0018, comes down to fit and consistency. The published specification for item 10-0018 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. For the team stocking item 10-0018, predictability is the whole point of a standard supply item.
- Fit - Right format first: the 18" x 18" size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: item 10-0018 carries the same specification on every reorder, with no silent substitutions
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: the case quantity for item 10-0018 is stated plainly, which keeps cycle counts honest
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: the listing for item 10-0018 is built from the manufacturer record, not from a distributor summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the Dukal Sterile X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges do?
A: Item 10-0018 is a laparotomy sponge used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 10-0018 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a laparotomy sponge.
Q: Is this product sterile?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 10-0018 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. Receiving and picking staff verify item 10-0018 against the sterility value printed in the specifications table on this page.
Q: Which size does this item number denote?
A: Item 10-0018 is 18" x 18", per the Dukal specification. Confirm 10-0018 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 10-0018 as 5/PK, with 20 PK/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 100. MedicalEx sells item 10-0018 exactly as listed (Case, 5/Pack).
Q: Who uses this product?
A: Clinical teams in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities use this laparotomy sponge, item 10-0018, in daily care. Support staff keep item 10-0018 stocked because procedures stall without the basics at hand.
Q: What number should receiving check?
A: The Dukal item number is 10-0018, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 10-0018 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
