Dukal Disposable Underpads - 23" x 36" - Stay-In-Place Cellulose Fill - Light Absorbency
DUKAL Disposable Underpads (23" x 36")
Space-Saving Vacuum-Pack Compression, Stable Cellulose Fill Core, Soft Spunbonded Topsheet, and 100% Waterproof Blue Polypropylene 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 and clinical environments requiring reliable, light-duty moisture management. Sourcing high-volume containment solutions for residential bedding, furniture upholstery, recliners, or clinical exam tables frequently creates a major logistical headache due to bulky, awkward boxes. The DUKAL platform addresses these everyday storage 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 high-quality cellulose fill absorbent core engineered to remain flat and uniform under body movement, completely preventing the "bare spots" that lead to leak failures. This non-shifting layer works in tandem with a fast-acting, spunbonded non-woven topsheet that quickly wicks fluid downward into the core, keeping the patient's skin drier during rest or hygiene procedures. The structural foundation features a durable, leak-proof blue polypropylene backsheet that forms an unyielding physical moisture shield to intercept unexpected spills. Finished with sealed edges on all four sides to prevent side leakage and strike-through, this latex-free care asset ensures clean surface utility and absolute baseline reassurance.
Key Performance Features & Benefits
- Vacuum-Packed Storage Efficiency: Specialized compression packaging layout minimizes the physical footprint by removing excess air, making them exceptionally easy to store and transport.
- Stable Cellulose Fill Core: Highly absorbent pulp fiber mat provides dependable, light absorbency and remains firmly in place without clumping or separating when wet.
- Moisture-Wicking Spunbonded Topsheet: White non-woven facing sheet channels moisture away from the contact plane quickly, reducing friction and improving overall user comfort.
- Moisture-Proof Polypropylene Backsheet: Heavy-duty blue plastic backing provides a 100% waterproof barrier, defending mattresses, bed linens, recliners, and upholstery.
- Sealed Edge Anti-Leak Protection: All four outer edges are thermally sealed to completely lock in captured moisture and prevent edge-leakage (strike-through).
- Standardized 23" x 36" Sizing Profile: Versatile rectangular dimensions deliver excellent target safety boundaries, perfectly shaped for cross-mattress positioning and standard residential seating.
- Latex-Free Clean Engineering: 100% natural rubber latex-free material configuration shields fragile epidermal tissue layers from potential contact allergies and irritation.
- FSA/HSA Financial Purchase Compliance: Designated as fully compliant under standard Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts to help optimize family care budgets.
Incontinence Specialist Insight: The DUKAL 23" x 36" underpad is highly effective for light-duty bed protection, everyday chair shielding, and rapid procedural setups, but its compressed packaging represents a massive win for home care storage. Standard chux boxes fill entire linen closets with mostly trapped air; these vacuum packs slide effortlessly inside bedside nightstands or cabinet bins. Because this model utilizes a lightweight cellulose fluff core rather than gelling polymers, it is built for quick change intervals. For intensive overnight sleep windows or heavy patient bariatric turning routines, we suggest checking our high-tensile, polymer-infused Attends Supersorb Advanced Series. Always position the soft white face upward toward the user, allowing the blue polypropylene backing to rest flat against the bedding fabric.
Detailed Technical Specifications
- Master Brand / Manufacturer DUKAL Corporation / Medical Supplies
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) 12436
- Absorbency / Fluid Classification Light Clinical Absorbency Performance Tier
- Pad Dimensional Footprint 23 Inches Wide x 36 Inches Long (Standard Rectangular Bed Shield)
- Absorbent Core Composition Stable, Non-Shifting Cellulose Matrix (Pulp-Based)
- Backsheet Impermeable Barrier 100% Waterproof Polypropylene Film (Blue Color Barrier)
- Topsheet Material Structural Finish Soft, White Hydrophilic Spunbonded Non-Woven — 100% Latex-Free
- Edge Leakage Prevention Architecture 4-Side Heat-Sealed Strike-Through Security Boundaries
- HCPCS Insurance Billing Code A4554 (Disposable Underpads)
- Account & Tax Compliance 100% FSA / HSA Eligible Item
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" | Standard office chairs, recliners, wheelchair frames, and compact bed target spots. |
| 23" x 36" (This Product) | Standard homecare beds, continuous horizontal sleep zones, larger recliners, and exam tables. |
| 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 fill 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 binds its cellulose fibers uniformly, ensuring the core remains stable and preventing the creation of bare spots during use.
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.
