FDA Devices recall · Reported November 23, 2016
Magic3 Antibacterial Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, Male 14 Fr. (30/Box), Sterile Product Usage: The catheter is an all silicone, single lumen, drainage tube with drainage eyes at the proximal end and a tapered funnel at the distal end. The outer surface of the catheter has an antibacterial and hydrophilic coating which binds water molecules to the surface creating a smooth lubricating film. It is packaged with a water sachet that is manually burst to hydrate the catheter coating at time
Misbranding; the product labeled as an Antibacterial Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, is instead an Antibacterial Intermittent Catheter (no Hydrophilic Coating).
C.r. Bard, Inc. recalled Magic3 Antibacterial Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, Male 14 Fr. (30/Box), Sterile … - a moderate-severity action.
Magic3 Antibacterial Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, Male 14 Fr. (30/Box), Sterile … was recalled by C.r. Bard, Inc. in November 23, 2016. Reason: Misbranding; the product labeled as an Antibacterial Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, is instead an Antibac…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0600-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
C.r. Bard, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Misbranding; the product labeled as an Antibacterial Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, is instead an Antibac….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 10K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- November 23, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0600-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Magic3 Antibacterial Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, Male 14 Fr. (30/Box), Sterile Product Usage: The catheter is an all silicone, single lumen, drainage tube with drainage eyes at the proximal end and a tapered funnel at the distal end. The outer surface of the catheter has an antibacterial and hydrophilic coating which binds water molecules to the surface creating a smooth lubricating film. It is packaged with a water sachet that is manually burst to hydrate the catheter coating at time of use. The catheters are packaged in a film-to-film pouch and are sterilized by electron beam irradiation and are distributed as a single use device. The catheter is intended for urinary bladder drainage in adult males and females requiring catheterization for management of incontinence, voiding dysfunction and surgical procedures. Efficacy of the catheter in preventing urinary tract infection during intermittent use has not been established. The device is not intended to be used as a treatment for active urinary tract infection. For urological use only; urinary catheters are intended for use for bladder management including urine drainage, collection and measurement. The devices are passed to the urinary bladder via the urethra.
Reason for recall
Misbranding; the product labeled as an Antibacterial Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, is instead an Antibacterial Intermittent Catheter (no Hydrophilic Coating).
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0600-2017 |
| Date reported | November 23, 2016 |
| Date initiated | October 5, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | C.r. Bard, Inc. |
| Firm location | Covington, GA |
| Affected scope | 10,290 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: CA, FL, IL, IN, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX and UT. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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