Description
Care teams stock the Dukal Sterile X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges as a standard laparotomy sponge for daily procedures, supplied sterile and sized 18" x 36". Dukal describes item 10-1836-3 first by this trait: pre-washed, 100% high quality cotton with tight weave. Item 10-1836-3 is sold as a case (3/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 10-1836-3 for predictable restocking
Main Description
For departments that carry a laparotomy sponge as a line item, the priorities are consistency, the correct format, and no surprises at receiving, and item 10-1836-3 is specified on all three. The 18" x 36" dimensions suit the procedures item 10-1836-3 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 10-1836-3 around a simple idea: x-ray detectable. Reordering item 10-1836-3 is a clerical task rather than a clinical decision, because the number always denotes the same product. Published specifications for item 10-1836-3 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) | 10-1836-3 |
| Size | 18" x 36" |
| Sterile | Yes |
| Item Barcode (GTIN) | 10665973000098 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 20665973000095 |
Packaging
| Item Packaging | 3/PK |
| Case Packaging | 20 PK/CS |
| Total Case Quantity | 60 |
| 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
For this laparotomy sponge, the buying decision is fit and consistency, and item 10-1836-3 publishes both. The published specification for item 10-1836-3 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. Item 10-1836-3 earns its shelf space by being the same product on every delivery.
- Fit - Right format first: the 18" x 36" size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: reorders of item 10-1836-3 land identically, which keeps protocols and par sheets valid
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: the case quantity for item 10-1836-3 is stated plainly, which keeps cycle counts honest
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: specifications, packaging, and barcodes for item 10-1836-3 all come from Dukal directly
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the Dukal Sterile X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges used?
A: Item 10-1836-3 is a laparotomy sponge used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 10-1836-3 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a laparotomy sponge.
Q: Is this item sterile or non-sterile?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 10-1836-3 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. Pickers can confirm the sterility of item 10-1836-3 in the specifications table on this page before the case is opened.
Q: Which size does this item number denote?
A: Item 10-1836-3 is 18" x 36", per the Dukal specification. Sibling sizes in the same line carry their own Dukal item numbers, so confirm item 10-1836-3 at reorder.
Q: How is this item sold?
A: Dukal packages item 10-1836-3 as 3/PK, with 20 PK/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 60. MedicalEx sells item 10-1836-3 exactly as listed (Case, 3/Pack).
Q: Who typically orders this item?
A: Clinical teams in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities use this laparotomy sponge, item 10-1836-3, in daily care. Support staff keep item 10-1836-3 stocked because procedures stall without the basics at hand.
Q: What number should receiving check?
A: The Dukal item number is 10-1836-3, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 10-1836-3 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
