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
- 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 ↗
Other CATHETER, STRAIGHT devices
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- Magic3 Go™ Intermittent Urinary Catheter 51814C. R. Bard, Inc. · CATHETER, STRAIGHT1 recall327 reports
- Magic3 Go Male Coude Catheter with SureGrip 50816GC. R. Bard, Inc. · CATHETER, STRAIGHT1 recall239 reports
- Magic3 Go Male Catheter with SureGrip 53816GC. R. Bard, Inc. · CATHETER, STRAIGHT1 recall164 reports
- Magic3 Go Male Catheter with SureGrip 53812GC. R. Bard, Inc. · CATHETER, STRAIGHT1 recall120 reports
- Magic3 Go™ Intermittent Urinary Catheter 51812C. R. Bard, Inc. · CATHETER, STRAIGHT1 recall109 reports
- CURE CATHETER HM14Convatec, Purchasing Department · Catheter, Straight154 reports
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 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- 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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