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Ongoing FDAEvent 99814 (13 days ago)

Safeguard US Operating Battle Bandage

The compression bandage may be degraded, which may cause unwanted foreign material inside the wound, leading to infection.

Moderate risk

Using it may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems. Serious harm is unlikely.

FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated

What to do

What happened

Safeguard US Operating LLC recalled Battle Bandage and related products because the 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. The company began the recall on September 2, 2026, and the FDA added it to the Enforcement Report on October 2, 2026.

Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice.

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What to do

We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medical device recalls:

  1. A device recall doesn't always mean you must stop using it: it may need to be checked, adjusted or fixed.
  2. Talk to your health care provider before you stop using it.

Is yours affected?

Match the reference number, then check the FDA notice for any lot or serial restrictions.

  1. Battle Bandage

    Reference number
    • 32-700

  2. Patrol IFAK Bag, Black - Advanced

    Reference number
    • 81-125-BL

  3. Patrol IFAK Bag, Multicam - Advanced

    Reference number
    • 81-125-MC

  4. Patrol Ifak II, Olive Drab, Stocked (Option 1)

    Reference number
    • 81-129-OD

  5. IFAK Bag, Intermediate, Black - Stocked

    Reference number
    • 81-133-BL

  6. IFAK Bag, Intermediate, Coyote Brown - Stocked

    Reference number
    • 81-133-CB

  7. IFAK Bag, Intermediate, Multicam - Stocked

    Reference number
    • 81-133-MC

  8. IFAK Bag, Advanced, Black - Stocked

    Reference number
    • 81-135-BL

  9. IFAK Bag, Advanced, Multicam - Stocked

    Reference number
    • 81-135-MC

  10. LEO Patrol Kit

    Reference number
    • 81-139

  11. IFAK Refill

    Reference number
    • 81-301

  12. IFAK Resupply

    Reference number
    • 81-303-01

  13. IFAK Resupply - CS/30

    Reference number
    • 81-303-30

  14. K9 Trauma Kit

    Reference number
    • 81-605

  15. Medic Enhancement Set

    Reference number
    • 82-504-03

  16. Medic Enhancement Resupply

    Reference number
    • 82-504-05

  17. Emergency Trauma Kit

    Reference number
    • 82-520

  18. First Responder - Intermediate, Coyote Brown

    Reference number
    • 83-303

  19. First Responder, Intermediate, Black

    Reference number
    • 83-303-BL

  20. DC-First Responder - Intermediate - Foliage Green

    Reference number
    • 83-303-FG

  21. First Responder, Intermediate, Multicam

    Reference number
    • 83-303-MC

  22. First Responder - Advanced- Coyote Brown

    Reference number
    • 83-305-CB

  23. Combat Life Saver - Intermediate - Coyote Brown

    Reference number
    • 83-323-CB

  24. Combat Life Saver - Intermediate - Multicam

    Reference number
    • 83-323-MC

  25. Multi Mission, Advanced, Black - Stocked

    Reference number
    • 84-446-01-BL

  26. Multi Mission, Advanced, Coyote Brown - Stocked

    Reference number
    • 84-446-01-CB

  27. Multi Mission, Advanced, Multicam - Stocked

    Reference number
    • 84-446-01-MC

  28. Direct Action Bag, Coyote Brown, Advanced, Stocked

    Reference number
    • 84-497-CB

  29. DC-Direct Action Bag, Foliage Green, Advanced, Stocked

    Reference number
    • 84-497-FG

  30. Direct Action Bag, Multicam, Advanced, Stocked

    Reference number
    • 84-497-MC

  31. Bleeding Control Kit - Advanced, Stocked

    Reference number
    • 87-155

  32. Stop the Bleed Kit (NJSP)

    Reference number
    • 87-232

  33. Patrol Officer IFAK - Basic

    Reference number
    • 88-105-01

  34. Patrol Officer IFAK - Advanced

    Reference number
    • 88-105-03

  35. High Threat Kit - Basic

    Reference number
    • 88-108-01

  36. High Threat Kit - Intermediate

    Reference number
    • 88-108-02

  37. High Threat Kit - Advanced

    Reference number
    • 88-108-03

  38. High Threat Kit - PS

    Reference number
    • 88-108-05

  39. Micro Trauma Kit (without Tourniquet), Black

    Reference number
    • 88-147

  40. SDR EDC v1 - OTC

    Reference number
    • SDR-EDC1OTC

  41. DC-SDR EDC v1 - OTC

    Reference number
    • SDR-EDC1-OTC

  42. SDR Tactical Battle Belt IFAK - OTC - Black

    Reference number
    • SDR-TBBOTC

  43. DC-SDR Tactical Battle Belt IFAK - OTC

    Reference number
    • SDR-TBB-OTC

  44. SDR Tactical Battle Belt IFAK - OTC - Coyote Brown

    Reference number
    • SDR-TBBOTC-CB

  45. Emergency Trauma Kit (Employee only kit)

    Reference number
    • SG0999/COM

Details

Company began the recall
Event ID
99814
Company
Safeguard US Operating LLC
Hazard
Foreign material

  1. Company began the recall

  2. Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA

  3. Listed on Recall Canary

  4. In FDA's weekly enforcement report

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration