Magic3™ Intermittent Catheter 53318Recalls & reported problems
C. R. Bard, Inc. · Magic3™ Intermittent Catheter, Male · Class 2
All models of Magic3 Intermittent Catheter (37)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741068447), received between Jan 2, 2019 and Dec 12, 2019 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Misassembled” (4 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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Misassembled4
- Component Missing2
- No Flow2
- Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
- Incomplete or Missing Packaging1
- Incorrect Measurement1
- Infusion or Flow Problem1
- Material Integrity Problem1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient6
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
- No Patient Involvement2
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 12, 2019Component Missing; Component Missing; Incomplete or Missing Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SIX PACKAGES WERE RECEIVED MISSING THE CATHETERS. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient; No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9457262 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2019Misassembled; Misassembled; Component Missing
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ONE OF THE CATHETERS DID NOT HAVE EYELETS.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient; No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 8731031 ↗MalfunctionJan 29, 2019Misassembled; No Flow; Misassembled
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRAINAGE EYES WERE NOT PUNCHED ON THE CATHETER. AS A RESULT, THE CATHETER WOULD NOT DRAIN AFTER INSERTION. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED AND THE CATHETER WAS REPLACED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8285959 ↗MalfunctionJan 2, 2019Misassembled; Infusion or Flow Problem; Misassembled
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRAINAGE EYES WERE NOT PUNCHED ON THE CATHETER. AS A RESULT, WHEN THE PATIENT INSERTED THE CATHETER, THE CATHETER WOULD NOT DRAIN. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED AND THE CATHETER WAS REPLACED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8210099 ↗MalfunctionJan 2, 2019Incorrect Measurement; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; No Flow; Incorrect Measurement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS A SMALLER FRENCH SIZE. THE FRENCH SIZE WAS ALLEGEDLY 16FR, RATHER THAN THE 18FR. THE MUCUS FROM THE PATIENT WAS UNABLE TO DRAIN THROUGH THE SMALLER FRENCH SIZE. THEREFORE, THE CATHETER WOULD NOT DRAIN AND WAS REPLACED. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8210094 ↗MalfunctionJan 2, 2019Misassembled; Material Integrity Problem; Misassembled
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRAINAGE EYES WERE NOT PUNCHED ON THE CATHETER. AS A RESULT, WHEN THE PATIENT INSERTED THE CATHETER THE CATHETER WOULD NOT DRAIN. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED AND THE CATHETER WAS REPLACED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8209630 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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