Dukal Disposable Underpads - 23" x 24" - Space-Saving Vacuum Pack
DUKAL Disposable Underpads (23" x 24")
Space-Saving Vacuum-Pack Compression, Anti-Clumping Cellulose Fluff Core, Soft Spunbond Non-Woven Topsheet, and Waterproof Blue Backsheet
Safe, independent access to clean personal care is one of the most fundamental daily needs—and one of the first to become difficult after surgery, with advancing age, or during severe illness. The DUKAL Disposable Underpad delivers an efficient, space-conscious fluid barrier engineered for home care environments requiring reliable, light-duty moisture management. Sourcing high-volume containment solutions for residential seating, wheelchairs, recliners, or targeted sections of bedding often creates a major storage headache due to bulky, awkward boxes. The DUKAL platform addresses these everyday domestic care bottlenecks systematically, utilizing an advanced vacuum-pack compression system that shrinks the outer package footprint significantly, expanding instantly to full thickness only when unsealed.
At the center of its protective matrix is a pulp-based cellulose fluff core designed to lock in light moisture surges evenly while resisting shifting or migrating during use. This non-bunching layer works in tandem with a fast-acting, spunbond non-woven topsheet that quickly wicks fluid downward into the core, keeping the patient's skin drier between changes to help avoid skin breakdown. The structural foundation features a durable, leak-proof blue polypropylene backsheet that blocks fluid strike-through completely to protect fine linens and chair upholstery from stains. Sized perfectly in a square 23 x 24-inch layout to prevent overhang, this latex-free, TAA-compliant care asset ensures clean surface utility and absolute baseline reassurance.
Key Performance Features & Benefits
- Vacuum-Pack Compression Storage: Specialized high-density packaging design minimizes the shelf footprint by compressing the pads, expanding instantly to full size and thickness when unsealed.
- Stable Cellulose Fluff Core: Calibrated pulp fiber mat provides dependable, light absorbency and remains firmly in place without clumping or migrating to one side of the pad.
- Moisture-Wicking Spunbond Topsheet: White non-woven top facing channels moisture away from the contact plane quickly to maintain a comfortable skin microclimate.
- Waterproof Polypropylene Backsheet: Heavy-duty blue plastic backing provides a 100% fluid barrier to intercept unexpected spills, shielding mattresses, recliners, and wheelchair upholstery.
- Targeted 23" x 24" Sizing Profile: Square layout fits perfectly over standard wheelchair configurations, electronic lift chairs, and car seats without awkward hanging side flaps.
- Latex-Free Clean Engineering: 100% natural rubber latex-free composition protects sensitive dermal boundaries from contact reactions and potential allergies.
- Versatile Everyday Application: Beyond standard incontinence management, these multi-purpose pads excel at baby changing protection, pet training, post-surgical wound care, and general clinical tasks.
Incontinence Specialist Insight: The DUKAL 23" x 24" underpad is highly effective for light daytime protection, clinical prep work, and chair shielding, but its vacuum-packed packaging represents a massive logistical win for family caregivers. Standard chux boxes fill entire linen closets with mostly trapped air; these compressed packs store effortlessly inside bedside nightstands or cabinet bins. Because it utilizes a light fluff core rather than gelling polymers, it is designed for routine change intervals. For heavy, extended overnight sleep windows or bariatric patient lifting needs, we suggest moving up to a high-tensile, polymer-infused option like the Attends Supersorb Advanced Series. Always position the soft white face upward toward the user, allowing the blue polypropylene backsheet to anchor flat against the underlying upholstery.
Detailed Technical Specifications
- Master Brand / Manufacturer DUKAL Corporation / Medical Supplies
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) 12424
- McKesson Supply Catalog Number 863075
- Absorbency / Fluid Classification Light Clinical Absorbency Performance Tier
- Pad Dimensional Footprint 23 Inches Wide x 24 Inches Long (Square Target Protection)
- Absorbent Core Composition Stable, Non-Shifting Cellulose Fluff Matrix (Pulp-Based)
- Backsheet Impermeable Barrier Waterproof Polypropylene Film (Blue Color Barrier)
- Topsheet Material Structural Finish Soft, White Hydrophilic Spunbond Non-Woven — 100% Latex-Free
- HCPCS Insurance Billing Code A4554 (Disposable Underpads)
- Account & Tax Compliance 100% FSA / HSA Eligible Item
📦 Logistics & Packaging Inventory Options
- Individual Dispensing Format Box of 50 Vacuum-Compressed Underpads
- Bulk Case Operational Bundle Case of 200 Underpads / 4 Boxes of 50
Underpad Sizing Application Guide
| Pad Dimensions | Primary Application / Target Target Area |
|---|---|
| 17" x 24" | Localized vehicle seats, wheelchair seat pads, compact procedural preps. |
| 23" x 24" (This Product) | Standard office chairs, recliners, wheelchair frames, exam tables, and compact bed target spots. |
| 23" x 36" | Standard medical beds, continuous horizontal sleep zones, larger recliners. |
| 30" x 36" | Full edge-to-edge mattress safety for active turners or maximum bariatric coverage. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the vacuum-pack compression damage the pad's absorbency performance or thickness?
A: No. The advanced cellulose fluff core is specifically engineered to adapt to high-pressure vacuum packing. Once you slice the outer wrapping open, ambient air enters the package matrix instantly, allowing the fibers to rebound completely to their standard loft, softness, and full light absorbency rating.
Q: Can caregivers reliably rely on this disposable underpad to pull, slide, or lift someone in bed?
A: No. These single-use pads are strictly intended for surface fluid isolation and light protection. They do not incorporate the reinforced, heavy-duty cloth-like backing necessary to withstand patient transfer force. Attempting to lift or boost someone with this pad will cause it to burst apart. For bariatric positioning, please look at our rated high-tensile underpad systems.
Q: Why is a non-shifting core construction emphasized for light incontinence pads?
A: When a user twists or shifts their weight on basic chux, standard loose fluff cores easily shred and slide into clumps, creating empty gaps where fluid can seep straight through to the sheet. DUKAL stamps and binds its cellulose fibers uniformly, ensuring the barrier remains structurally reliable even across active seated usage windows.
Retail Disclaimer: Sizing boundaries, technical capacities, and material parameters are logged accurately from manufacturer reference indexes (DUKAL Corporation) and may face refinement without immediate notification. EnhDme recommends reviewing targeted spatial measurements prior to completing your e-commerce checkouts. This is a single-use disposable hygiene item.
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
