Menu

Countries

Get email alerts
FDA·Medical devices·October 14, 2026

Safeguard recalls Battle Bandage, IFAK kits and other trauma kits because compression bandage may be degraded

The compression bandage may be degraded, which may let unwanted foreign material get inside a wound and could lead to wound exploration and irrigation, scar tissue formation, and infection.

What to do

The notice does not give instructions. Read the official notice for details.

Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine, or stop using a device you rely on, until you have talked to your pharmacist or doctor.

FDA enforcement report

Recall details

Product
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…
Company
Safeguard US Operating LLC
Hazard
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.
Units
46,881
Where sold
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 classification
Class II · Ongoing
Classified by FDA
October 2, 2026
Recall started
September 2, 2026
FDA enforcement report
October 14, 2026
Identifiers
  • Codes: REF/UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration): 32-700/M68932700070/PBO0005447(10/31/2029), PBO0006353(2/12/2030), PBO0004168(9/12/2029), PBO0006219(10/22/2029), PBO0005499(12/27/2028), PBO0005960(11/29/2029), PBO0004076(9/12/2029), PBO0004497(10/31/2029), PBO0004261(9/12/2029), PBO0004301(10/17/2029), PBO0005856(11/29/2029), PBO0005599(2/12/2030), PBO0006434(12/25/2029), PBO0009032(8/14/2031), PBO0008804(9/13/2030), PBO0010083(12/4/2031), PBO0010114(1/14/2032), PBO0007376(6/20/2030), PBO0005601(1/18/2030), PBO0007651(10/31/2029), PBO0007809(7/29/2030), PBO0008889(5/7/2030), PBO0010280(8/24/2031), PBO0010523(2/9/2032), PBO0010613(2/16/2032), PBO0007921(5/7/2030), PBO0009049(8/14/2031), PBO0008482(5/7/2030)…
  • FDA recall number: Z-0081-2027

The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.

Official notice

The notice's own wording from FDA.

Product
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, 81-135-BL; IFAK Bag, Advanced, Multicam - Stocked, 81-135-MC; LEO Patrol Kit, 81-139; IFAK Refill, 81-301; IFAK Resupply, 81-303-01; IFAK Resupply - CS/30, 81-303-30; K9 Trauma Kit, 81-605; Medic Enhancement Set, 82-504-03; Medic Enhancement Resupply, 82-504-05; Emergency Trauma Kit, 82-520; First Responder - Intermediate, Coyote Brown, 83-303; First Responder, Intermediate, Black, 83-303-BL; DC-First Responder - Intermediate - Foliage Green, 83-303-FG; First Responder, Intermediate, Multicam, 83-303-MC; First Responder - Advanced- Coyote Brown, 83-305-CB; Combat Life Saver - Intermediate - Coyote Brown, 83-323-CB; Combat Life Saver - Intermediate - Multicam, 83-323-MC; Multi Mission, Advanced, Black - Stocked, 84-446-01-BL; Multi Mission, Advanced, Coyote Brown - Stocked, 84-446-01-CB; Multi Mission, Advanced, Multicam - Stocked, 84-446-01-MC; Direct Action Bag, Coyote Brown, Advanced, Stocked, 84-497-CB; DC-DIRECT ACTION BAG, FOLIAGE GREEN, ADVANCED, STOCKED, 84-497-FG; Direct Action Bag, Multicam, Advanced, Stocked, 84-497-MC; Bleeding Control Kit - Advanced, Stocked, 87-155; Stop the Bleed Kit (NJSP), 87-232; Patrol Officer IFAK - Basic, 88-105-01; Patrol Officer IFAK - Advanced, 88-105-03; High Threat Kit - Basic, 88-108-01; High Threat Kit - Intermediate, 88-108-02; High Threat Kit - Advanced, 88-108-03; High Threat Kit - PS, 88-108-05; Micro Trauma Kit (without Tourniquet), Black, 88-147; SDR EDC v1 - OTC, SDR-EDC1OTC; DC-SDR EDC v1 - OTC, SDR-EDC1-OTC; SDR Tactical Battle Belt IFAK - OTC - Black, SDR-TBBOTC; DC-SDR Tactical Battle Belt IFAK - OTC, SDR-TBB-OTC; SDR…
Reason for recall
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.
Classification
Class II (Ongoing)
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.
Quantity
46,881

Related recalls