Dukal 16481 - Flexible Metal Detectable Adhesive Bandages 2" x 3", Blue, Patch, 1500/CS
The Dukal 16481 Flexible Metal Detectable Adhesive Bandages are high quality sterile bandages designed specifically for environments where both wound protection and foreign object detection are critical. Measuring 2 x 3 inches, these blue patch style bandages provide reliable coverage for medium sized wounds, cuts, or abrasions. The bright blue color ensures high visibility in food processing and manufacturing environments, while the embedded metal strip allows detection by standard metal detectors to reduce contamination risks.
Key Benefits
These bandages combine wound protection with contamination control, making them a preferred choice in industries such as food service, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and healthcare. The flexible fabric conforms easily to body contours, ensuring secure adhesion and patient comfort. Their metal detectable feature enhances workplace safety protocols by enabling quick identification and retrieval if the bandage becomes dislodged in sensitive production environments.
Compatibility and Applications
The bandages are widely used in food handling, processing plants, hospitality, healthcare facilities, and cleanroom settings where product integrity and worker safety are equally important. They are compatible with metal detection systems commonly installed in production lines and comply with industry standards for foreign object prevention.
Usage Guidelines
Clean and dry the wound area before application. Remove the bandage from its sterile packaging and apply the adhesive side over the wound, ensuring complete coverage. Smooth down the edges for secure adhesion. Replace the bandage if it becomes wet, soiled, or detached. Dispose of used bandages according to facility guidelines.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
Dukal metal detectable bandages are manufactured to meet industry standards for medical and food service use. They are latex free, sterile, and comply with FDA regulations for wound dressings. The metal detectable feature aligns with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements for contamination prevention in food processing facilities.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared with standard adhesive bandages, the Dukal 16481 stands out with its bright blue color and metal detectable strip, ensuring superior safety in controlled environments. Unlike non detectable dressings, it provides both wound protection and an added layer of contamination control. Its flexible, durable construction offers better wearability than economy grade alternatives that may loosen or detach prematurely.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
These bandages are commonly used by food industry workers, healthcare professionals, and manufacturing staff. Typical application scenarios include food production lines, catering facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and cleanroom environments where contamination risks must be minimized. They are also suitable for general wound care in any workplace prioritizing safety and hygiene.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store bandages in a clean, dry location and keep packaging intact until use. Apply only to clean, dry skin to ensure strong adhesion. Replace as needed to maintain wound hygiene and contamination control. Do not attempt to wash or reuse. Maintain inventory rotation using first in, first out methods to ensure sterility and adhesive performance.
Regulatory and Safety Information
For single use only. Ensure sterility is maintained by using only intact packaging. These bandages are latex free to minimize allergic reactions. Always follow facility protocols for wound care and contamination prevention. Complies with HACCP guidelines and FDA requirements for medical bandages used in food handling and processing industries.
How to Order
Select Dukal 16481 Flexible Metal Detectable Adhesive Bandages 2 x 3 Blue Patch 1500 per Case and add them to your cart. Proceed to checkout with your preferred shipping and payment method. For bulk orders, quotes, or product inquiries, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312)275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.
