CLASS II Device recall · Reported 26 Aug 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Magic3 Hydrophilic-coated Female Intermittent Urinary recalled

C.R. Bard is recalling Magic3 Hydrophilic-coated Female Intermittent Urinary Catheters (6"), (30/box), distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 7 Jul 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot Number 73600003, 73600006, 7360007, 73600011, 73600012, 73600013, 73600016, 73600017, 73600020, 73600021, 73600024, 73600080, 73600081, 73600082, 73600095, 73600096, 73600097, 73600123, 73600124, 73600125, 73600126, 73600144, 73600145, 73600163, 73600164, 73600167, 73600181, 73600196, 73600217, 73600218
Quantity recalled37,686 each

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2386-2015
FDA event ID
71722
Recalling firm
C.R. Bard, Covington, GA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
7 Jul 2015
FDA classified
14 Aug 2015
Reported
26 Aug 2015
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Sterility

Timeline

7 Jul 2015Recall initiated by company
14 Aug 2015Classified by FDA+38 days
26 Aug 2015Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential breach of the sterile barrier packaging.

A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.

Product as listed by the FDA

Magic3 Hydrophilic-coated Female Intermittent Urinary Catheters (6"), 14 Fr, (30/box), Product Code 51614. Intermittent catheter.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide Distribution-including AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI AND DC.

Nationwide AlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaine

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential breach of the sterile barrier packaging.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Number 73600003, 73600006, 7360007, 73600011, 73600012, 73600013, 73600016, 73600017, 73600020, 73600021, 73600024, 73600080, 73600081, 73600082, 73600095, 73600096, 73600097, 73600123, 73600124, 73600125, 73600126, 73600144, 73600145, 73600163, 73600164, 73600167, 73600181, 73600196, 73600217, 73600218

Where was it sold?

Nationwide Distribution-including AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI AND DC.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

4 other products · FDA event 71722

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Magic3 Hydrophilic-coated Female Intermittent Urinary recalled.

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