Description
Care teams stock the Dukal Top Sponges as a standard top sponge for daily procedures, supplied non-sterile and sized 4" x 4". Item 5340 is defined by one trait above the rest: gentle non-woven outer facing combined with cellulose liner and rayon fill. Item 5340 is sold as a case (100/Bag) so supply rooms can stock the exact quantity the department uses.
- Design - Gentle non-woven outer facing combined with cellulose liner and rayon fill
- Performance - Adds protection to site and offers enhanced absorbency
- Packaging - Sold by the case as item 5340 for predictable restocking
Main Description
For departments that carry a top sponge as a line item, the priorities are consistency, the correct format, and no surprises at receiving, and item 5340 is specified on all three. The 4" x 4" dimensions suit the procedures item 5340 is stocked for, and the non-sterile presentation matches the workflow of the departments that use it. Dukal builds item 5340 around a simple idea: adds protection to site and offers enhanced absorbency. Reordering item 5340 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 5340, so the product that arrives is the product the department evaluated.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Performance
- Feature - Gentle non-woven outer facing combined with cellulose liner and rayon fill
Use and Handling
- Feature - Adds protection to site and offers enhanced absorbency
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Item Number (Dukal) | 5340 |
| Size | 4" x 4" |
| Sterile | No |
| HCPC Code | A6216 |
| Case Barcode (GTIN) | 20665973014092 |
Packaging
| Item Packaging | 100/BG |
| Case Packaging | 20 BG/CS |
| Total Case Quantity | 2000 |
| 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 top sponge, item 5340, comes down to fit and consistency. The published specification for item 5340 lets a department qualify the product once and reorder the identical item every cycle. Item 5340 earns its shelf space by being the same product on every delivery.
- Fit - Right format first: the 4" x 4" size is the size the procedure calls for, not a close substitute
- Consistency - Consistent supply: reorders of item 5340 land identically, which keeps protocols and par sheets valid
- Stocking - Stocking efficiency: the case quantity for item 5340 is stated plainly, which keeps cycle counts honest
- Provenance - Manufacturer specified: every attribute in this listing traces to Dukal documentation for item 5340
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Dukal Top Sponges used for?
A: Item 5340 is a top sponge used in routine clinical care where this format is stocked. Dukal lists item 5340 with the specification shown on this page, and departments stock it for the procedures that call for a top sponge.
Q: Is this item sterile or non-sterile?
A: No. Dukal lists item 5340 as non-sterile. Pickers can confirm the sterility of item 5340 in the specifications table on this page before the case is opened. A sterile presentation exists elsewhere in the Dukal line, so sterile-field work should not default to item 5340.
Q: Which size does this item number denote?
A: Item 5340 is 4" x 4", per the Dukal specification. Other sizes in the line carry different Dukal numbers, which is why item 5340 should be quoted exactly on reorders.
Q: How is this item sold?
A: Dukal packages item 5340 as 100/BG, with 20 BG/CS to the case and a total case quantity of 2000. MedicalEx sells item 5340 exactly as listed (Case, 100/Bag).
Q: Which departments stock this item?
A: The buyers of item 5340 are the people who run supply rooms and treatment areas: nurses, medical assistants, and materials staff. For them this top sponge (item 5340) is a standing line item reordered on par.
Q: What number should receiving check?
A: The Dukal item number is 5340, and it is the number to reference on purchase orders and reorders. The barcodes printed for item 5340 in the specifications table match the manufacturer packaging that receiving will scan.
