Magic3 Go™ Intermittent Urinary Catheter 51810Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 17 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741097850), received between Apr 27, 2017 and Sep 9, 2025 — classified as 4 injuries, 13 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Product Quality Problem” (4 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

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.

Recalls naming this device

1. Apr 20, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

   Some catheters had a manufacturing defect where the clear resealing label separating from the product foil pouch, resulting in a possible opening into the product packaging that could impact product sterility.

   Z-1698-2023 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 17 most recent of 17 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 9, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE PATIENT THAT THEY WERE HAVING AN INFECTION EACH TIME SHE CATHETERIZED SO HER MD HAD HER STOP. IT'S UNCLEAR IF LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED. USED WITH FEMALE WICKS. UNCLEAR IF MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. IT IS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 23004690 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 31, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, ONE OF THE BOXES HAD 6 INTERMITTENT CATHETERS WHICH WERE TWISTED, AND THEY COULD NOT BE USED. THEY HAD TO PUT THE CATHETERS IN THE BIN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22674351 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 2, 2025Improper Chemical Reaction; Component Misassembled; Improper Chemical Reaction; Component Misassembled

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER STATED THE INTERMITTENT CATHETERS DID NOT HAVE LUBRICANT ON THEM RESULTING IN BEING VERY DIFFICULT AND PAINFUL TO INSERT. ALSO WERE THESE BOWING WHILE INSERTING WHICH DID NOT MAKE IT BETTER. UNCLEAR IF MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; Pain

  MAUDE report 22384655 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 12, 2025Improper Chemical Reaction; Improper Chemical Reaction

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT ADVISED THAT SOME OF THE INTERMITTENT CATHETERS DID NOT HAD THE HYDROPHILIC COATING, JUST THE WATER SACHET. NO SLIP AND SLIDE SO UNCOMFORTABLE TO USE.

  Patient problems: Discomfort

  MAUDE report 22194629 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 27, 2025Sharp Edges; Sharp Edges

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT IS GETTING INJURED DURING CATHING BECAUSE THE HOLES IN THE CATHETER ARE NOT POLISHED. IT HAS CAUSED BLEEDING SEVERAL TIMES. IT IS UNCLEAR IF THE LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Discomfort

  MAUDE report 22088209 ↗
• InjuryMay 31, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT DID NOT SPECIFY THE TIMEFRAME OF THE URINARY TRACT INFECTION. PATIENT STATED THAT PATIENT WAS CALLING FOR THE RECALL. PATIENT STATED THAT PATIENT DID HAVE A FEW URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WHILE USING THE MAGIC 3 GO BUT CANNOT SAY WHAT CAUSED IT, PATIENT WAS TREATED BY THE DOCTOR. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED FOR THE INFECTION. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE DEVICE CAUSED URINARY TRACT INFECTION.

  Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection

  MAUDE report 17029927 ↗
• InjuryJun 2, 2021Biocompatibility; Biocompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT DID NOT LIKE THESE INTERMITTENT CATHETERS AS THE PATIENT HAD URINARY TRACT INFECTION. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE DEVICE CONTRIBUTED TO THE URINARY TRACT INFECTION AT THIS TIME AND MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection

  MAUDE report 11921375 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 29, 2020Improper Chemical Reaction; Improper Chemical Reaction

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT STATED THAT THE CATHETERS HURT AND WERE TOO LONG, JUST SORE FROM USING SO LONG. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REPORTED. PER FOLLOW UP ON 07DEC2020, PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN DURING INSERTION BECAUSE THE CATHETER SEEMED TO LACK SUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. THE PATIENT ADDED ADDITIONAL LUBRICANT TO THE CATHETER WAS NO LONGER EXPERIENCING ISSUES. THE CUSTOMER ADDED THAT THE CATHETERS WERE OF STANDARD LENGTH BUT WERE JUST TOO LONG FOR THE CUSTOMER TO MANIPULATE DUE TO PATIENT ARTHRITIS.

  Patient problems: Discomfort; Pain

  MAUDE report 11089405 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 2, 2020Incorrect Measurement; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Incorrect Measurement; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT STATED THE CATHETERS HURT AND WERE TOO LONG, EXPERIENCED SORE FROM USING SO LONG. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REPORTED. PER FOLLOW UP ON (B)(6) 2020, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN DURING INSERTION BECAUSE THE CATHETER SEEMS TO LACK SUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. THE PATIENT ADDED ADDITIONAL LUBRICANT TO THE CATHETER WAS NO LONGER EXPERIENCED THE ISSUES. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THE CATHETERS WERE IN STANDARD LENGTH, BUT TOO LONG FOR THE CUSTOMER TO MANIPULATE DUE TO THE PATIENT ARTHRITIS.

  Patient problems: Discomfort; Pain

  MAUDE report 10936793 ↗
• InjuryFeb 20, 2020Patient-Device Incompatibility; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Patient-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN UTI WITH USE. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS WERE GIVEN FOR THE UTI.

  Patient problems: Patient Problem/Medical Problem; Urinary Tract Infection

  MAUDE report 9733224 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 18, 2020Incorrect Measurement; Material Deformation; Incorrect Measurement

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT BELIEVED THE CATHETERS WERE FOR KIDS BECAUSE THEY WERE TOO FLIMSY AND TOO SHORT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9722535 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 23, 2018Product Quality Problem; Material Integrity Problem; Product Quality Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER HAD NO LUBRICATION.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7712049 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 23, 2018Product Quality Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER HAD NO LUBRICATION.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7711901 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 23, 2018Product Quality Problem; Material Integrity Problem; Product Quality Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COMPLAINANT FELT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH LUBRICATION ON THE CATHETER.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7710795 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 8, 2017Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEALER RECEIVED TWO INNER CARTONS OF MAGIC3 CATHETERS LABELED AS ¿LUBRICITY SAMPLE/DUMMY/NOT FOR HUMAN USE¿. THE ISSUE WAS NOTED AT THE DEALER PRIOR TO SHIPMENT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7010248 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 8, 2017Device Emits Odor; Product Quality Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER SMELLS AND LACKS LUBRICATION.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6774570 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 27, 2017Difficult to Insert

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH LUBRICANT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6526636 ↗