Magic3 Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, MaleRecalls & reported problems across all models
Rochester Medical Corporation · 2 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 23
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
We found 2 models of Magic3 Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, Male by Rochester Medical Corporation in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 23 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Aug 9, 2017 and Jun 24, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 22 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Kinked” (7 reports).
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Most reported Magic3 Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, Male problems
Device problems
- Kinked7
- Product Quality Problem6
- Folded4
- Material Twisted/Bent4
- Packaging Problem3
- Component Missing2
- Difficult to Insert2
- Expiration Date Error2
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient13
- No Patient Involvement5
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Discomfort2
- Pain2
- Blood Loss1
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
Magic3 Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, Male models
2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Magic3™ Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, Male 53614GSCatheter care tray21 reports
- Magic3™ Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, Male 53616GSCatheter care tray2 reports
Recent Magic3 Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, Male adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 24, 2022Component Missing; Component Missing
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COLLECTION BAG WAS MISSING FROM INTERMITTENT CATHETER KIT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14800531 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2021Device Damaged Prior to Receipt by User; Expiration Date Error; Device Damaged Prior to Receipt by User; Expiration Date Error
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER PACKAGING LABEL HAD THE INCORRECT EXPIRATION DATE AS 05/05/19, AND THE ACTUAL EXPIRATION DATE AS PER THE SYSTEM WAS 11/27/22 AND HAD SHORT COUNT SHIPMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 11285152 ↗MalfunctionFeb 4, 2021Expiration Date Error; Expiration Date Error
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER PACKAGING LABEL HAD THE INCORRECT EXPIRATION DATE AS (B)(6) 2019, AND THE ACTUAL EXPIRATION DATE INDICATED IN THE SYSTEM WAS (B)(6) 2022. PER NOTIFICATION FROM INVESTIGATOR ON (B)(6) 2021, THE CORRECT EXPIRATION DATE WAS PLACED ON THE CATHETER PACKAGING LABEL. IT WAS JUST SHIPPED TO THE CUSTOMER EXPIRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 11279648 ↗MalfunctionOct 10, 2019Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MAGIC 3 CATHETERS WERE BENT AND TWISTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9174955 ↗MalfunctionOct 8, 2019Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MAGIC 3 CATHETERS WERE BENT AND TWISTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9168350 ↗MalfunctionOct 7, 2019Material Twisted/Bent; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FIRST INCH OF THE CATHETERS WERE BENT DUE TO BAD PACKAGING. THIS RESULTED IN THE PATIENT EXPERIENCING SELF LIMITED BLEED DURING INSERTION OF THE CATHETER. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding; Patient Problem/Medical Problem
MAUDE report 9161888 ↗MalfunctionJul 10, 2019Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SOME OF THE CATHETERS WERE BENT. IT WAS LATER REPORTED PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER CONTACT VIA PHONE ON 02JUL2019, THE CATHETERS WERE FOLDED IN HALF INSIDE THE PACKAGING AND WERE STILL BENT WHEN THEY WERE REMOVED. THE PATIENT REPORTEDLY EXPERIENCED PAIN ONCE THE CATHETER WAS INSERTED. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient; Pain
MAUDE report 8776179 ↗MalfunctionJun 21, 2019Short Fill; Burst Container or Vessel; Short Fill; Component Missing
IT WAS REPORTED THAT 10 OF THE CATHETERS HAD BURST PACKETS THAT HAD NO SOLUTION AND THE PATIENT DID NOT USE THEM. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient; No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 8722711 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2019Difficult to Insert; Product Quality Problem; Product Quality Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH LUBRICATION ON SOME OF THE CATHETERS. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8612460 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2018Product Quality Problem; Material Integrity Problem; Product Quality Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH LUBRICANT ON THE MAGIC 3 CATHETER.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7670599 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2018Product Quality Problem; Difficult to Insert; Product Quality Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS UNABLE TO FULLY INSERT THE CATHETER AFTER LETTING THE CATHETER SIT FOR 30 SECONDS IN THE LUBRICATION. THE PATIENT REPORTEDLY ADDED LUBRICATION THAT HE PURCHASED AND WAS ABLE TO INSERT THE CATHETER.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7452578 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2018Product Quality Problem; Product Quality Problem; Failure to Advance
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS UNABLE TO FULLY INSERT THE CATHETER AFTER LETTING THE CATHETER SIT FOR 30 SECONDS IN THE LUBRICATION. THE PATIENT REPORTEDLY ADDED LUBRICATION THAT HE PURCHASED AND WAS THEN ABLE TO INSERT THE CATHETER.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7452500 ↗MalfunctionDec 6, 2017Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS BENT, WHICH PUT PRESSURE ON THE URETHRA AFTER INSERTION.
Patient problems: Discomfort
MAUDE report 7087017 ↗MalfunctionOct 24, 2017Product Quality Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER LACKED LUBRICITY. THE PATIENT REPORTEDLY EXPERIENCED SELF LIMITED BLEEDING AFTER USE.
Patient problems: Blood Loss
MAUDE report 6973137 ↗MalfunctionAug 22, 2017Kinked; Folded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS FOLDED IN HALF INSIDE THE PACKAGING, WHICH CAUSED A KINK AND MADE THE PRODUCT UNUSABLE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6810976 ↗
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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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