# Safeguard US Operating LLC recall opens medical devices buyers to alternatives (2026-10-14)

**Switch Opportunity Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Recalling firm | Safeguard US Operating LLC |
| 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;  IF |
| Replacement market | Medical devices |
| Agency | FDA medical devices |
| Severity | medium |
| 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 infe |
| Recall date | 2026-10-14 |
| Switch angle | Buyers and retailers of the recalled medical devices need a compliant replacement; position your product on the specific hazard fixed, with documentation. |
| Original recall record | /report/fdapulse/z-0081-2027 |

## Why this score
- Medium severity.

Source: CPSC, NHTSA and FDA device recalls (via our recall feeds), mapped to replacement markets (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0081-2027%22). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:38:28.354Z.
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