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Country of Origin: USA
- Weight: 1.2 lb
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Dukal Corporation
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 262
- Phone: (800) 243-0741
Frequently asked questions
Is the high-quality gauze lint-resistant?
Yes, the Dukal Alba Packing Strips are made from a woven gauze fabric specifically engineered to be lint-resistant.
This is a critical design feature for clean application and removal in medical procedures like:
- Wound packing
- Nasal or sinus drainage
Additionally, each strip is supplied sterile in an unbreakable poly bottle featuring a barrier cap and a tamper-evident seal to ensure integrity until use.
Is the sterile packaging secure?
Yes, the Dukal Alba Packing Strips are designed with multiple security features to guarantee the product’s integrity and sterility until the moment of application. Each strip is individually housed in a container featuring:
- Sterile Assurance: The container includes a tamper-evident seal to confirm the sterile condition has not been compromised.
- Physical Protection: Strips are protected in unbreakable poly bottles.
- Reliable Closure: Each bottle features a secure barrier cap.
Does iodoform provide odor resistance?
Yes, Dukal Alba Packing Strips with 5% iodoform are specifically designed to provide odor resistance. This makes them ideal for applications such as draining wounds, where odor control is beneficial.
What widths are available for these strips?
The Dukal Alba Packing Strips are available in a variety of widths, all maintaining a standard length of 5 yards (4.57 meters). This variety allows for flexibility in wound packing, nasal, or sinus drainage procedures.
The available width configurations are:
- ¼ inch
- ½ inch
- 1 inch
- 2 inches
How many packing strips are included per box?
The Dukal Alba Packing Strips are packaged individually within unbreakable poly bottles to maintain maximum sterility and integrity for clinical use. You can expect the following configuration per box:
- Each bottle contains 1 sterile packing strip.
- There are 12 bottles included per box.
Therefore, one box contains a total of 12 individual, sterile packing strips.
Where are these packing strips typically used?
These packing strips are specifically designed for wound packing and drainage. They are ideal for applications such as nasal or sinus packing and for managing other draining wounds.
Is the woven gauze material lint-resistant?
Yes, the Dukal Alba Packing Strips are made from a high-quality woven gauze fabric that is specifically engineered to resist linting during application and removal.
This lint-resistant construction is crucial for patient safety in medical settings, ensuring minimal debris remains in the wound or cavity.
The sterile strips are intended for use as:
- Wound Packing: To absorb fluid and fill wound cavities.
- Drainage Conduits: Often used for nasal or sinus packing procedures.
Is the sterile packaging high-quality and secure?
Yes, the Dukal Alba Packing Strips utilize robust, multi-layered packaging designed to maintain sterility and integrity until the point of care.
The key security and quality features include:
- Sterile Packaging: The contents are guaranteed sterile upon delivery.
- Unbreakable Poly Bottle: Each strip is secured within a durable, unbreakable polyethylene bottle, minimizing the risk of damage.
- Barrier Cap: The bottles are equipped with a specialized barrier cap that helps maintain the strip’s sterile environment.
- Tamper-Evident Seal: An easily identifiable seal provides visual assurance that the product has not been compromised prior to opening.
Is the high-quality gauze lint-resistant?
Yes, the Dukal Alba Packing Strips are made from specialized woven gauze fabric designed to be lint-resistant.
This key feature ensures:
- Minimized Linting: The fabric is engineered to resist shedding fibers during use.
- Safe Application: This is essential for applications such as wound packing or when the strips are used as drainage conduits in sensitive areas like nasal or sinus passages.
What is the length of each packing strip?
Each Dukal Alba Packing Strip is 5 yards (4.57 meters) long, providing ample material for various medical applications.