Recall Z-0081-2027 ยท MHW Dressing, Compression
Safeguard US Operating LLC
Battle Bandage, REF: 32-700; Patrol IFAK Bag, Black - Advanced, REF: 81-125-BL; Patrol IFAK Bag, Multicam - Advanced, REF: 81-125-MC; Patrol IFAK II, Olive Drab, Stocked (Option 1), 81-129-OD; IFAK Bag, Intermediate, Black - Stocked, 81-133-BL; IFAK Bag, Intermediate, Coyote Brown - Stocked, 81-133-CB; IFAK Bag, Intermediate, Multicam - Stocked, 81-133-MC; IFAK Bag, Advanced, Black - Stocked, 81-
| Date | Oct 2, 2026 (initiated Sep 2, 2026) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Compression bandage may be degraded, which may cause unwanted foreign material to be introduced inside the wound, which may lead to wound exploration and irrigation, formation of scar tissue, and infection. |
| Root cause | Component change control |
| Action | On 9/4/2026, recall notices were mailed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1) Quarantine and remove all affected bandages from all points of use, including emergency kits, ambulances, storage and training areas. 2) If the affected bandage was purchased as a component of a kit, physically open the kit, remove the Battle Bandage and place into quarantine. 3) Complete and return the recall acknowledgement and receipt form via email to recalls@safeguardmedical.com In addition, distributors were asked to: Forward this information to any point of sale where you have sold the affected |
| Quantity | 46,881 |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL, OK, CA, WA, GA, TX, PA, IL, MD, NC, OR, DE, NJ, MI, RI, AR, WI, AZ, CO, IN, MO, OH, MA, NY, VA, KY, UT, NM, SC, TN, LA, AL, MN, MT, AK, WV, KS, NE, WY, MS, HI, NH, IA, DC, CT and the countries of BRA, BEL, SGP, AUS. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.