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Magic3 Go™ Intermittent Urinary Catheter 51818Recalls & reported problems

C. R. Bard, Inc. · Magic3 Go® Intermittent Urinary Catheter · Class 2

All models of Magic3 Go Intermittent Urinary Catheter (7)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741097935), received between Nov 15, 2018 and Jun 9, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries, 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Improper Chemical Reaction” (2 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

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
  • Improper Chemical Reaction2
  • Break1
  • Device Damaged Prior to Use1
  • Inadequate Lubrication1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
  • Urinary Tract Infection2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • Patient Problem/Medical Problem1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJun 9, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A BAD URINARY TRACT INFECTION FROM THE INTERMITTENT CATHETER. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTION.

    Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection

    MAUDE report 17097327 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 27, 2020Improper Chemical Reaction; Improper Chemical Reaction

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETERS WOULD NOT HAVE ENOUGH LUBRICANT ON THEM.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10743086 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 15, 2020Improper Chemical Reaction; Inadequate Lubrication; Improper Chemical Reaction

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MAGIC 3 GO INTERMITTENT CATHETER WAS DEFECTIVE. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER VIA PHONE ON 25AUG2020, THE CATHETERS WERE DRY AND HAD NO LUBRICATION ON THEM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10535697 ↗
  • InjuryOct 10, 2019Use of Device Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Use of Device Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT INSERTED THE CATHETER INTO HER VAGINA AND THEN THE URETHRA WHICH ALLEGEDLY RESULTED IN 2 BLADDER INFECTIONS. THE PATIENT REPORTEDLY RECEIVED PRESCRIBED ANTIBIOTICS FOR THE INFECTION.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection; Urinary Tract Infection

    MAUDE report 9176428 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 16, 2018Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MAGIC 3 INTERMITTENT CATHETER HAD HOLES IN IT. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8082006 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 15, 2018Device Damaged Prior to Use; Device Damaged Prior to Use

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MAGIC 3 INTERMITTENT CATHETER WAS SHARP. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Patient Problem/Medical Problem

    MAUDE report 8075169 ↗

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