Magic3™ Coude Intermittent Catheter with Sure-Grip™ Sleeve 50614Recalls & reported problems
C. R. Bard, Inc. · Magic3™ Coude Intermittent Catheter with Sure-Grip™ Sleeve Hydrophilic Coated Silicone, Male · Class 2
All models of Magic3 Coude Intermittent Catheter with Sure-Grip Sleeve (5)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Bard Magic3 Coude intermittent catheter appears in 883 adverse event reports, with 107 injuries and no deaths. Many describe catheters that were bent or twisted, hard to insert, or had black specks on them, with some mentioning urinary tract infections and bleeding in patients. Reports in the last year fell to 29, from 76 in the year before. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 883
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 104
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 883 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741068089), received between Apr 11, 2017 and Sep 21, 2026 — classified as 104 injuries, 779 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Twisted/Bent” (231 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Twisted/Bent231
- Nonstandard Device130
- Difficult to Insert111
- Improper Chemical Reaction99
- Product Quality Problem80
- Short Fill61
- Incorrect Measurement48
- Component Missing44
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions269
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient238
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient167
- Patient Problem/Medical Problem128
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding122
- Urinary Tract Infection79
- No Patient Involvement49
- Pain47
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 883 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Complete Blockage
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50848821 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Difficult to Insert
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50739289 ↗MalfunctionSep 6, 2026Component Misassembled
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50636927 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2026Component Misassembled
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50508391 ↗InjuryAug 26, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that Patient said he receives UTIs on a regular basis and wanted to see if we have any recommendations. Advised him we are not medical professionals but only go by what the Doctor recommend. Also advised him the Doctor wrote the RX for 4x a day instead of the 3x; he is currently ordering. Advised him to ask the Doctor, how many he need to be cathing a day. It's unclear if lot number was requested. No additional information provided.
Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 50459574 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Sharp Edges
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Insufficient Information; Pain
MAUDE report 50258104 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2026Component Misassembled; Misassembly During Maintenance/Repair
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50132931 ↗InjuryJul 14, 2026Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
PATIENT RECEIVED 4 CATHETERS THAT HAD BLACK SPECKS ON THEM AFTER HE OPENED THEM UP. THE PATIENT RECEIVED A UTI. LOT#JUKX0341. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTION.
Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 25820142 ↗InjuryJul 14, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT THE 4 HYDROPHILIC INTERMITTENT URINARY CATHETERS HAD BLACK SPECKS ON THEM AFTER IT HAD OPENED AND THEN THE PATIENT RECEIVED A URINARY TRACT INFECTION. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTION. JUKX0341. JUKZ9524.
Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 25815367 ↗InjuryJul 14, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT THE 4 HYDROPHILIC INTERMITTENT URINARY CATHETERS HAD BLACK SPECKS ON THEM AFTER IT HAD OPENED AND THEN THE PATIENT RECEIVED A URINARY TRACT INFECTION. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTION. JUKX0341. JUKZ9524.
Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 25815365 ↗InjuryJul 14, 2026Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT RECEIVED 4 CATHETERS THAT HAD BLACK SPECKS ON THEM AFTER HE OPENED THEM UP. THE PATIENT RECEIVED A UTI. LOT#JUKZ9524. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTION.
Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 25811542 ↗MalfunctionMay 1, 2026Component Misassembled
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT RECEIVED ONE BOX WITH AT LEAST TWO CATHETERS NO LUBRICATION OR DRAINAGE HOLE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. NO TROUBLESHOOTING WAS PROVIDED. (PREPPING AND PLACEMENT TIPS SHARED).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25062270 ↗MalfunctionApr 14, 2026Incorrect Measurement; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size
PATIENT SAID 14 ARE TOO BIG. PATIENT HAS ORDERED THIS PRODUCT PREVIOUSLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24879606 ↗MalfunctionApr 9, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PT STATED THAT SOME OF THE CATHS WERE BENT IN THE BOX WHEN HE RECVD THEM. PATIENT HAS ORDERED THIS PRODUCT PREVIOUSLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24837665 ↗MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Inaccurate Flow Rate
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT ONE OF THE CATHS RH50614 IS NOT SUCTIONING URINE. PATIENT HAS ORDERED THIS PRODUCT PREVIOUSLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24747030 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Component Misassembled
THE CUSTOMER THEN STATED HE HAS SOME DEFECTIVE CATHETERS FROM PREVIOUS ORDER- HE SAID SOME HAD NO HOLE AND SOME LUBRICANT WAS DRY. IT IS UNCLEAR IF THE LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24677182 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT STATED SOME OF THE TIPS ARE BENT AND HE CAN'T USE THEM, SO HE MOVES ON TO THE NEXT ONE. IT'S UNCLEAR IF LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED. UNCLEAR IF MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. PER CLARIFICATION RECEIVED FROM LIBERATOR ON (B)(6) 2026, PATIENT USED INTERMITTENT CATHETER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24408053 ↗MalfunctionFeb 18, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT STATED ABOUT 5 OUT OF THE BOXES OF 30, THE CATHETERS COME OUT TWISTED AND SOMETIMES CAUSE BLEEDING. UNCLEAR IF MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 24378471 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Sharp Edges
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INTERMITTENT CATHETERS HAVE LARGER THAN NORMAL TIPS AND SOME ARE EVEN SHARP TO WHERE THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO BE INSERTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24328068 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Incorrect Measurement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INTERMITTENT CATHETERS HAVE LARGER THAN NORMAL TIPS AND SOME ARE EVEN SHARP TO WHERE THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO BE INSERTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24327938 ↗InjuryJan 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT ADVISED HAS BEEN GETTING UTIS AND WANTING TO KNOW IF THIS COULD BE PRODUCT RELATED. IT IS UNCLEAR IF THE LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTION.
Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 24225271 ↗InjuryJan 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT SAID HE HAS GOTTEN TWO UTIS AND WANTED TO DISCUSS IF THEY COULD BE FROM THE PRODUCT. IT IS UNCLEAR IF THE LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED FOR THE URINARY TRACT INFECTION AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 24225267 ↗InjuryJan 27, 2026Patient Device Interaction Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INTERMITTENT CATHETER CAUSED PAIN AND CUTTING. PATIENT HAS A FOLLOW UP DOCTOR¿S APPOINTMENT. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Abrasion; Pain
MAUDE report 24196197 ↗MalfunctionJan 16, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT SAID THE CATHETERS ARE TOO BENT TO INSERT. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24101592 ↗MalfunctionJan 9, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT SAID HAD SEVERAL THAT WERE BENT/TWISTED. IT IS UNCLEAR IF THE LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24030622 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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