A well organised theatre stock list gives your purchasing team a clearer picture of what to order. It should reflect the procedures your practice carries out, the products your clinical team has approved and the quantities you actually use.
At DMS Veterinary, our Medline listings include surgical gloves, drape packs and procedure packs. We also supply a wider range of gowns, gloves, drapes and theatre consumables, giving you the opportunity to review related items in one place.
Start with a common procedure and ask the theatre team to list the disposable items they routinely prepare. Compare that list with what is currently held in stock. This can help identify products ordered under several descriptions, sizes that are rarely used and items repeatedly added to urgent orders.
Keep the review practical. The aim is to create a reliable purchasing list that supports your team’s established protocols. Changes to the products used should be agreed by the relevant clinical colleagues.
A drape’s dimensions, configuration, material and sterility details matter when comparing products. Record the specification your team requires before exploring alternatives. A product with a similar name may have a different design or pack format.
For gloves, retain the approved product reference and size breakdown. Distinguish examination gloves from surgical gloves and check the product’s stated material and intended use. The Medline range listed by DMS includes both examination and surgical glove options, so selecting the correct listing matters.
A procedure pack can be worth considering when your team repeatedly gathers the same disposable items. Begin by comparing the pack contents with your actual preparation list. Check which components are required, what would still need to be added and whether any contents would routinely go unused.
Compare the overall cost against the items you currently purchase separately. Include quantities and practical storage considerations. A pack should be assessed against your own workflow rather than assumed to save time or money simply because it is bundled.
Once products are agreed, keep their references and pack quantities in a shared theatre stock list. Review usage when the procedure mix changes and check current availability before planning larger orders. This gives colleagues a consistent starting point for replenishment.
Explore Medline products at DMS Veterinary, or speak to us about the product information you need for your review. Register for a DMS account, call 0333 9000 900 or email sales@dmsveterinary.com. We are happy to help you find your way through the range.
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We’re upgrading our systems to help us provide a better and more efficient service to our customers.
We will suspend order processing from 2pm on Wednesday 21st October to Wednesday 28th October 2026.
You will still be able to place orders with us during this period; however, these orders will be held and will not be processed until normal order processing resumes on Wednesday 28 October.
Please plan ahead and place your consumable orders early to ensure you have sufficient stock during our closure
