Description
Facilities order the Dukal Tonsil & Adenoid Sponges under Dukal item number 10606 when they need an adenoid sponge that is supplied sterile. Item 10606 is defined by one trait above the rest: used in tonsillectomies, adenoid surgery, and other procedures. Sold by the case, it arrives as Dukal packaged item 10606, ready for the shelf or the procedure cart.
- Design - Used in tonsillectomies, adenoid surgery, and other procedures
- Performance - Cotton Gauze with Absorbent Filling
- Handling - Double strung for easy retrieval
- Construction - X-ray detectable to ensure visibility
- Packaging - Sold by the case as item 10606 for predictable restocking
Main Description
Supply staff reach for this adenoid sponge every day, because routine care runs on standard items being exactly where the last shift left them. The 1", Large dimensions suit the procedures item 10606 is stocked for, and the sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 10606 around a simple idea: cotton Gauze with Absorbent Filling. Facilities order item 10606 by the case to keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedure carts stocked between deliveries. Every attribute on this page traces to Dukal documentation for item 10606, so the product that arrives is the product the department evaluated.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Performance
- Feature - Used in tonsillectomies, adenoid surgery, and other procedures
- Detail - Cotton Gauze with Absorbent Filling
Use and Handling
- Feature - Double strung for easy retrieval
- Detail - X-ray detectable to ensure visibility
- Benefit - Packaged 5 to a card
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Item Number (Dukal) | 10606 |
| Size | 1", Large |
| Sterile | Yes |
| Item Barcode (GTIN) | 10665973020829 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 20665973020826 |
Packaging
| Item Packaging | 5/PK |
| Case Packaging | 100 PK/CS |
| Total Case Quantity | 500 |
| 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 adenoid sponge, the buying decision is fit and consistency, and item 10606 publishes both. The published specification for item 10606 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. Item 10606 earns its shelf space by being the same product on every delivery.
- Fit - Right format first: the 1", Large size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: the Dukal number 10606 denotes the same product on every purchase order
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: the case quantity for item 10606 is stated plainly, which keeps cycle counts honest
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: the listing for item 10606 is built from the manufacturer record, not from a distributor summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the Dukal Tonsil & Adenoid Sponges used?
A: Item 10606 is an adenoid sponge used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 10606 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for an adenoid sponge.
Q: Is this product sterile?
A: Yes. Dukal lists item 10606 as sterile, and it is supplied in sterile presentation for procedures that require it. The sterility attribute for item 10606 is printed in the specifications table on this page so the right item is picked every time.
Q: What are the dimensions of this item?
A: Item 10606 is 1", Large, per the Dukal specification. Confirm 10606 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 10606 as 5/PK, with 100 PK/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 500. MedicalEx sells item 10606 exactly as listed (Case, 5/Pack).
Q: Which departments stock this item?
A: Nurses, medical assistants, and supply staff in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings stock this adenoid sponge (item 10606) for daily care. Item 10606 is a standard supply-room item rather than a specialty device.
Q: What is the Dukal item number?
A: The Dukal item number is 10606, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 10606 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
