Magic3 Go Intermittent Urinary CatheterRecalls & reported problems across all models
C. R. Bard, Inc. · 7 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
2 open recalls name at least one Magic3 Go Intermittent Urinary Catheter model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 490
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 215
- Recalls
- 2
We found 7 models of Magic3 Go Intermittent Urinary Catheter by C. R. Bard, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 490 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Apr 27, 2017 and Aug 18, 2026 — classified as 215 injuries, 275 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Product Quality Problem” (63 reports).
2 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 2 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Magic3 Go Intermittent Urinary Catheter recalls
FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.
- Apr 20, 2023Open, 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-1699-2023 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Apr 20, 2023Open, 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 · names 6 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported Magic3 Go Intermittent Urinary Catheter problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem152
- Product Quality Problem63
- Improper Chemical Reaction60
- Biocompatibility50
- Patient-Device Incompatibility49
- Material Twisted/Bent45
- Difficult to Insert31
- Material Integrity Problem26
Patient problems
- Urinary Tract Infection190
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient112
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions96
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient91
- Pain26
- Unspecified Infection25
- No Patient Involvement20
- Discomfort19
Magic3 Go Intermittent Urinary Catheter models
7 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Magic3 Go™ Intermittent Urinary Catheter 51814CATHETER, STRAIGHT1 recall327 reports
- Magic3 Go™ Intermittent Urinary Catheter 51812CATHETER, STRAIGHT1 recall109 reports
- Magic3 Go™ Intermittent Urinary Catheter 51816CATHETER, STRAIGHT1 recall26 reports
- Magic3 Go™ Intermittent Urinary Catheter 51810CATHETER, STRAIGHT1 recall17 reports
- Magic3 Go™ Intermittent Urinary Catheter 51818CATHETER, STRAIGHT1 recall6 reports
- Magic3 Go™ Intermittent Urinary Catheter 51808CATHETER, STRAIGHT1 recall3 reports
- Magic3 Go Intermittent Urinary Catheter 50810GCATHETER, STRAIGHT1 recall2 reports
Recent Magic3 Go Intermittent Urinary Catheter adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 18, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that the patient that that they are getting UTIs from the catheters. Patient is returning catheters now. Patient was treated by doctor.It's unclear if lot number was requested. No additional information provided.
Patient problems: Fungal Infection; Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 50303797 ↗InjuryFeb 12, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT SAID HE WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL AND HE ENDED UP GETTING A UTI DURING THIS TIME THAT PUT HIM INTO THE HOSPITAL IN (B)(6) 2022 AFTER GETTING SEPSIS THAT WAS LIFE THREATENING. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTION.
Patient problems: Sepsis; Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 24327627 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Material Protrusion/Extrusion; Material Protrusion/Extrusion
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT SAID WHEN REMOVING IT FELT LIKE IT WAS SCRAPING HER INSIDES. THE EDGES WERE VERY ROUGH. IT IS UNCLEAR IF TROUBLESHOOTING WAS PERFORMED OR LOT NUMBER REQUESTED. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23832693 ↗InjuryNov 5, 2025Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT STATED THESE CATHETERS ARE TOO LONG. SHE SAID SHE TRIED A SHORTER ON AND LIKE IT BETTER. SHE STATED SHE THINKS IT CAUSED A UTI. DOCTOR PROVIDED HER WITH A SAMPLE, AND SHE LIKED IT BETTER. IT'S UNCLEAR IF LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED. UNCLEAR IF MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 23480265 ↗MalfunctionOct 20, 2025Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AUTH DAUGHTER SAID HER MOTHER RECENTLY GOT SOME CATHETERS THAT ARE TOO LONG AND HURTING HER. SHE WANTS TO GO BACK TO OTHERS, ADVISED USED 12 FR IN PAST. UNCLEAR IF MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 23337507 ↗MalfunctionOct 2, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, THE INTERMITTENT CATHETER WASN'T STRAIGHT AND BENT WHICH MAKES IT REALLY HARD TO USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23199220 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2025Component Misassembled; Component Misassembled
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FEMALE INTERMITTENT CATHETER HAS NO DRAINAGE EYELETS ON THIS PARTICULAR UNIT. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23123503 ↗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 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Component Misassembled; Component Misassembled
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING DEMONSTRATION WHILE TRYING TO ACTIVATE THE LUBRICANT OF INTERMITTENT CATHETER WITH LOT NO. JUHP0211, IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS POOR LUBRICATION WHICH DIDN'T EVEN FEEL WET AND WITH NO LUBRICANT. THIS HAD BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR SOME TIME WITH BOTH MALE AND FEMALE HYDROSIL AND DESPITE PREVIOUS PRODUCT COMPLAINTS THE LACK OF LUBRICANT DID NOT SEEM TO HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED. A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT CONFIRMED NO LUBRICANT ON THE CATHETER AND THAT THE ISSUE WOULD BE ESCALATED BUT NOTHING HAD CHANGED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22828101 ↗MalfunctionAug 15, 2025Component Misassembled; Component Misassembled
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING DEMONSTRATION WHILE TRYING TO ACTIVATE THE LUBRICANT OF INTERMITTENT CATHETER WITH LOT NO. JUHP0211, IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS POOR LUBRICATION WHICH DIDN'T EVEN FEEL WET AND WITH NO LUBRICANT. THIS HAD BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR SOME TIME WITH BOTH MALE AND FEMALE HYDROSIL AND DESPITE PREVIOUS PRODUCT COMPLAINTS THE LACK OF LUBRICANT DID NOT SEEM TO HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED. A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT CONFIRMED NO LUBRICANT ON THE CATHETER AND THAT THE ISSUE WOULD BE ESCALATED BUT NOTHING HAD CHANGED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22816250 ↗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 9, 2025Improper Chemical Reaction; Improper Chemical Reaction
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT SAID THAT AT TIMES NOT LUBED ENOUGH SHE SAID BUT THAT'S OKAY. IT'S UNCLEAR IF LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED.. UNCLEAR IF MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22457432 ↗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 26, 2025Material Too Soft/Flexible; Material Too Soft/Flexible
IT WAS REPORTER THE PATIENT SAID THAT THE CATHETERS ARE TOO FLEXIBLE. THEY BEND WHEN SHE TRIES TO PUT THEM IN. IT IS UNCLEAR IF LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED. UNCLEAR IF MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22336133 ↗InjuryJun 17, 2025Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS EXPERIENCING IRRITATION, WHICH THEY WENT TO DOCTOR OFFICE BUT THEN THE ISSUE WAS HAPPENING AGAIN WHERE THE SKIN WAS GETTING VERY WARM. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL TO DISCUSS ISSUE AND CALL BACK ABOUT INTERMITTENT CATHETERS.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Skin Inflammation/ Irritation
MAUDE report 22229271 ↗
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- Bardex All-Silicone Foley Catheter12 models · 1,170 reports
Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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