Description
The item on this page is the Dukal Sterile X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges, supplied sterile and sized 4" x 18" for routine clinical care. What sets item 10-0004 apart is simple: pre-washed, 100% high quality cotton with tight weave. Sold by the case, it arrives as Dukal packaged item 10-0004, ready for the shelf or the procedure cart.
- Design - Pre-washed, 100% high quality cotton with tight weave
- Performance - X-ray detectable
- Packaging - Sold by the case as item 10-0004 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 10-0004 is specified on all three. The 4" x 18" dimensions suit the procedures item 10-0004 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 10-0004 around a simple idea: x-ray detectable. Reordering item 10-0004 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 10-0004, so the product that arrives is the product the department evaluated.
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) | 10-0004 |
| Size | 4" x 18" |
| Sterile | Yes |
| Item Barcode (GTIN) | 10665973000081 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 20665973000088 |
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
Item 10-0004 is chosen on fit and consistency more than on any single feature. The published specification for item 10-0004 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. For the team stocking item 10-0004, predictability is the whole point of a standard supply item.
- Fit - Right format first: the 4" x 18" size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: item 10-0004 carries the same specification on every reorder, with no silent substitutions
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: published case quantities for item 10-0004 make receiving checks a thirty-second task
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: every attribute in this listing traces to Dukal documentation for item 10-0004
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the Dukal Sterile X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges used?
A: Item 10-0004 is a laparotomy sponge used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 10-0004 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a laparotomy sponge.
Q: What is the sterility of this item?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 10-0004 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. Because item 10-0004 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 10-0004 is 4" x 18", per the Dukal specification. Other sizes in the line carry different Dukal numbers, which is why item 10-0004 should be quoted exactly on reorders.
Q: How is this product packaged?
A: Dukal packages item 10-0004 as 5/PK, with 20 PK/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 100. MedicalEx sells item 10-0004 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 10-0004, in daily care. Support staff keep item 10-0004 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 10-0004, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 10-0004 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
