McKesson Cotton Balls – Medium, NonSterile
McKesson Medium Cotton Balls, MPN 16-9153, are soft, absorbent, non-sterile cotton balls made from 100% cotton. Designed for routine skin preparation, general cleansing and topical product application, they retain their shape when wet or dry. White, single-use and not made with natural rubber latex. Available in BG/2,000EA and CS/4,000EA.
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McKesson Medium Cotton Balls, 100% Cotton, White, Non-Sterile
McKesson Medium Cotton Balls provide a soft and absorbent solution for routine patient care, skin preparation and general-purpose cleansing.
Made from 100% cotton, these medium-sized cotton balls are designed to absorb liquids while retaining their shape when wet or dry. Their soft texture supports convenient application of compatible topical products, including skin-care preparations, cleansing solutions and ointments.
These non-sterile cotton balls are suitable for general skin preparation, perineal care, first-aid supply stations and other non-sterile clinical and personal-care applications.
McKesson Cotton Balls are white, single-use and manufactured without natural rubber latex.
Available Packaging
BG/2,000EA: One bag containing 2,000 medium cotton balls.
CS/4,000EA: One case containing two bags of 2,000 cotton balls each.
Important: These cotton balls are non-sterile. Use sterile products when required by the procedure or clinical protocol.
Key Features
| Material & Absorbency | General Applications | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| 100% cotton | Skin preparation | BG/2,000EA |
| Soft and absorbent | General cleansing | CS/4,000EA |
| Medium size | Perineal care | 2 BG/CS |
| Retains shape wet or dry | Topical product application | Non-sterile |
| Not made with natural rubber latex | First-aid supply stations | Single-use |
Specifications
| Attribute | Details | Attribute | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | McKesson | Brand | McKesson |
| Manufacturer MPN | 16-9153 | McKesson Item | 980221 |
| Product Type | Cotton Ball | Size | Medium |
| Material | 100% Cotton | Color | White |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile | Single Use | Yes |
| Natural Rubber Latex | Not Made with Natural Rubber Latex | Reusable | No |
| Application | Skin Preparation / General Cleansing | Additional Use | Topical Product Application |
| Absorbency | Absorbent Cotton | Shape Retention | Wet or Dry |
| Bag Quantity | 2,000 EA | Case Quantity | 4,000 EA |
| Bags per Case | 2 | Authorized UOM | BG; CS |
| BG GTIN | 20612479199747 – Distributor-Reported | CS GTIN | 40612479199758 – Distributor-Reported |
| FDA Generic Device Category | Medical Absorbent Fiber | Generic FDA Class | Class I |
| Generic FDA Product Code | FRL | Relevant Regulation | 21 CFR 880.5300 |
| Generic 510(k) Requirement | Exempt, Subject to Limitations | Exact-MPN FDA Listing | Not Independently Verified |
| FDA Primary DI | Not Independently Verified | FDA Premarket Number | Not Established for Exact SKU |
| GMDN | Not Verified | UNSPSC | 42141501 |
| Country of Origin | Mexico, Distributor-Reported | BAA / TAA | Not Verified |
| HCPCS | Not Verified | Expiration Dating | Not Verified |
| BG Shipping Weight | Approximately 1.50 lb | CS Shipping Weight | Approximately 3.45 lb |
| BG Shipping Dimensions | Approximately 15.5 × 11 × 5 in | CS Shipping Dimensions | Estimated 18 × 13 × 10 in |
Manufacturer Product Configuration
McKesson 16-9153
Medium cotton balls.
100% cotton.
White.
Non-sterile.
Single-use.
Soft and absorbent.
Maintains shape wet or dry.
Not made with natural rubber latex.
2,000 cotton balls per bag.
2 bags per case.
4,000 cotton balls per complete case.
Product Identification
| Identifier | Value | Verification Status |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer MPN | 16-9153 | Confirmed |
| McKesson Item | 980221 | Confirmed |
| BG GTIN | 20612479199747 | Distributor-Reported |
| CS GTIN | 40612479199758 | Distributor-Reported |
| FDA Primary DI | Not Verified | Pending |
| Exact-SKU FDA Product Code | Not Independently Confirmed | Pending |
FDA Regulatory Information
The FDA's medical absorbent fiber category describes cotton or synthetic-fiber products in ball or pad form intended for medical applications.
The generic category is:
Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5300.
Product Code: FRL.
Device Class: Class I.
Premarket Notification: Exempt, subject to applicable limitations.
This information reflects the relevant FDA device category. It does not establish an independently verified product-specific FDA listing or UDI for McKesson 16-9153.
Product Distinctions
Do not confuse MPN 16-9153 with:
McKesson 16-9152 – Large Cotton Balls.
McKesson 18-9153 – Premium Medium Cotton Balls.
McKesson 18-9152 – Premium Large Cotton Balls.
Sterile cotton applicators.
Cotton-tipped swabs.
Cotton gauze pads.
Sterile wound dressings.
The current product is medium-size, non-sterile cotton balls, not a sterile wound dressing.
Variant Options
One Parent Product – Select Packaging
Parent Product Title
McKesson Medium Cotton Balls, 100% Cotton, Non-Sterile – Select Packaging
Recommended Attribute: Packaging
| Variant Field | Bag | Case |
|---|---|---|
| Option Label | BG/2,000EA | CS/4,000EA |
| Manufacturer MPN | 16-9153 | 16-9153 |
| Selling UOM | BG | CS |
| Quantity | 2,000 | 4,000 |
| Acquisition Cost | $12.57 | $25.14 |
| Web Price | $19.95 | $34.95 |
| Internal Compare-at Benchmark | $24.95 | $44.95 |
| Public RFP Price | $16.95 | $31.95 |
| Private RFP Price | $17.95 | $32.95 |
| BG GTIN | 20612479199747 | Not Applicable |
| CS GTIN | Not Applicable | 40612479199758 |
| Preliminary Shipping Weight | 1.50 lb | 3.45 lb |
| Preliminary Shipping Dimensions | 15.5 × 11 × 5 in | 18 × 13 × 10 in |
Warnings
| Safety Consideration | Precaution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Sterile Product | Do not use where sterile cotton is required | Critical |
| Single Use | Discard after use | Required |
| Open Wounds | Follow clinical protocols; use sterile dressings when indicated | Required |
| Patient Care | Follow facility infection-control procedures | Recommended |
| Product Contamination | Keep unused cotton protected | Required |
| Moisture Exposure | Store in a clean, dry environment | Recommended |
| Topical Products | Use only with compatible preparations | Required |
| Product Integrity | Do not use visibly contaminated material | Required |
| Reuse | Do not wash or reuse cotton balls | Intended Use |
| Disposal | Follow applicable waste procedures | Required |
