Dukal 221 - Oil Emulsion Dressing, 3" x 8", 1/PK, 24PK/BX
The Dukal 221 Oil Emulsion Dressing is a sterile, single-use wound dressing designed to create a moist healing environment. Measuring 3 x 8 inches, each dressing is impregnated with a non-adherent oil emulsion that helps prevent the dressing from sticking to the wound bed. This allows for atraumatic removal, minimizing patient discomfort and protecting delicate granulation tissue during healing. Supplied as 1 dressing per sterile pack with 24 packs per box, it offers both convenience and cost effectiveness for wound care teams.
Key Benefits
The oil emulsion layer reduces pain and trauma during dressing changes, making it particularly useful for patients with fragile skin or sensitive wounds. Its sterile, single-use format supports infection control while maintaining an optimal moist environment to promote faster healing. The 3 x 8-inch size provides versatile coverage for surgical incisions, abrasions, lacerations, and donor sites. The dressings non-adherent design supports patient comfort and helps improve wound outcomes.
Compatibility and Applications
This dressing is compatible with a wide range of secondary dressings, such as gauze wraps, adhesive pads, or compression bandages. It is commonly used in hospitals, wound care centers, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare environments. Suitable applications include surgical wounds, pressure injuries, skin tears, burns, abrasions, and sites requiring gentle non-adherent coverage.
Usage Guidelines
Cleanse the wound according to clinical protocol before application. Remove the sterile oil emulsion dressing from its pack using aseptic technique and place it directly over the wound site. Secure it with an appropriate secondary dressing. Change the dressing as recommended by wound care guidelines or when clinically indicated. Do not reuse or re-sterilize.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
The Dukal 221 Oil Emulsion Dressing is manufactured under strict quality standards to ensure patient safety and product consistency. It is sterile and intended for single use only. Packaging may display CE mark, FDA listing, or other regulatory compliance symbols depending on the distribution region, providing assurance of adherence to medical device standards.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared to traditional gauze dressings, the Dukal oil emulsion format offers significant advantages by preventing adherence to the wound bed. This reduces trauma and pain upon removal, supporting improved healing and patient satisfaction. Its larger 3 x 8 inch size provides greater coverage compared to standard small non-adherent dressings, while the individually packaged sterile units ensure convenience and compliance with infection control standards.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
Wound care specialists, nurses, physicians, and home health caregivers frequently use this dressing for patients with sensitive or fragile wounds. It is particularly effective in post-surgical care, chronic wound management, and for elderly patients with delicate skin. Typical scenarios include covering donor sites, protecting abrasions or skin tears, and reducing pain for patients undergoing frequent dressing changes.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store the dressings in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight. Open the sterile pack only when ready to apply. Ensure the wound is properly cleansed and dried before application. Always use a suitable secondary dressing to secure the emulsion dressing in place. Dispose of the dressing after single use in accordance with local clinical waste regulations.
Regulatory and Safety Information
For external use only. Single-use product &ndash do not reuse, wash, or sterilize. Do not use if the packaging is open or compromised. Use under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. Follow facility protocols and local regulatory requirements for wound care product application and disposal.
How to Order
Select the Dukal 221 Oil Emulsion Dressing 3 x 8 (1 per Pack, 24 Packs per Box) and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred payment and shipping options. For large volume orders or special inquiries, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312)275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.
