Lower riskMedical device recall · FDA · Published November 18, 2019
Southwest Technologies Elasto-Gel Wound Dressings Recalled Due to Mold Contamination Risk
Southwest Technologies recalls 5 sterile Elasto-Gel wound dressings (4" x 4") with UPC 45713-58000 that may be contaminated with mold. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact the company for details.
“Southwest Technologies Elasto-Gel Wound Dressings Recalled Due to Mold Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/66513-southwest-technologies-elasto-gel-wound-dressings-recalled-due-to-mold. Based on FDA recall #Z-0687-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0687-2020%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on November 18, 2019, that Southwest Technologies Inc voluntarily recalled Elasto-Gel Absorbent Wound Dressing due to potential mold contamination. The recall affects approximately 3,260 units distributed in California, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
The Elasto-Gel Wound Dressing may be contaminated with mold. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Southwest Technologies Inc has two other recalls on record since December 28, 2017. On May 28, 2021, the company recalled Stimulen Lotion due to dose audit failure risk after sterilization. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Sterile Saline Wound Wash Recall (January 5, 2026), Integra CVS Wound Dressing Recall (January 16, 2026), and Medline Convenience Kits Recall (August 11, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC 45713-58000 and lot number 1917802 on the packaging. The product is a sterile 4" x 4" wound dressing sold by Southwest Technologies.
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0687-2020 (November 18, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0687-2020 to see it in context.
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