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Equate 681131006729Recalls & reported problems

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. · Flexible Fabric Bandages,Antibacterial, all one size, 2 IN x 4 IN (50 mm x 101 mm) · Class 1

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00681131006729), received between Aug 19, 2025 and Mar 18, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
  • Use of Device Problem2

Patient problems

  • Rash2
  • Skin Inflammation/ Irritation2

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMar 18, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ON THE INITIAL REPORT RECEIVED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2026, THE CONSUMER ASKED WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE USED IN THESE BANDAGES. SHE REPORTED HAVING AN INTENSE RASH AND WANTED TO KNOW WHAT MIGHT BE CAUSING IT. ON THE SAME DAY, THE CONSUMER SENT AN EMAIL STATING THAT HER DERMATOLOGIST HAD TAKEN A PHOTO OF HER BELLY AFTER 8 DAYS OF WEARING THE BANDAGE DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE RASH AND IRRITATION. HER DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED SWITCHING TO ANOTHER BANDAGE BRAND GOING FORWARD.

    Patient problems: Rash

    MAUDE report 24628225 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 19, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ON THE INITIAL REPORT RECEIVED ON DECEMBER 05, 2025, THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD A RASH AFTER APPLYING THE BANDAGE TO THE SIDE OF HIS FOOT. ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER INFORMATION REQUEST (CIR) FORM RECEIVED ON JANUARY 23, 2026, THE CONSUMER CONFIRMED THAT HE DEVELOPED A RASH AFTER USING THE BANDAGE TO COVER A CUT ON HIS FOOT. THE CONSUMER REPORTED THAT THE ISSUE WAS WITH THE TAPE AREA. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SYMPTOMS DID NOT RESOLVE AFTER HE DISCONTINUED USE. THE CONSUMER PLANS TO CONSULT HIS DOCTOR REGARDING THE ISSUE DURING HIS NEXT ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT.

    Patient problems: Rash

    MAUDE report 24387510 ↗
  • InjuryDec 29, 2025Use of Device Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Use of Device Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE INITIAL REPORT RECEIVED BY ASO ON NOVEMBER 01, THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HER HUSBAND HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE PRODUCT. ON THE COMPLETED CONSUMER INFORMATION REPORT (CIR) RECEIVED ON DECEMBER 01, 2025, THE CONSUMER REPORTED A REACTION TO THE PRODUCT. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE PATIENT 1ST URGENT CARE. PER CIR, THE ISSUE WAS WITH THE TAPE AND PAD OF THE BANDAGE. THE CONSUMER CONFIRMED THAT THE SYMPTOMS RESOLVED AFTER STOPPING USE OF THE PRODUCT.

    Patient problems: Skin Inflammation/ Irritation

    MAUDE report 23905347 ↗
  • InjuryAug 19, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE INITIAL REPORT RECEIVED BY ASO ON JULY 25, 2025, THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PRODUCT CAUSED HER AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE WOUND AFTER HER SURGERY. ON THE COMPLETED CONSUMER INFORMATION REPORT (CIR) RECEIVED ON AUGUST 18, 2025, THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAD A STOMACH SURGERY ON (B)(6) AND USED THE BANDAGES TO HELP COVER THE WOUNDS. SHE EXPERIENCED AN ALLERGIC REACTION. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED HER DOCTOR, WHO ADVISED HER TO APPLY A CREAM TO THE AFFECTED AREA, BUT IT DID NOT HELP. THE CONSUMER VISITED A DERMATOLOGIST, WHO PRESCRIBED A CREAM AND INSTRUCTED HER TO APPLY IT TO THE AREA TWICE A DAY, OR MORE AS NEEDED. PER CIR THE ISSUE WAS WITH THE TAPE AREA OF THE BANDAGE. THE CONSUMER CONFIRMED THAT THE SYMPTOMS CORRECTED AFTER SHE STOPPED USING THE PRODUCT.

    Patient problems: Skin Inflammation/ Irritation

    MAUDE report 22841593 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.