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Device brand name · Magic 3 catheter
Magic3 Intermittent Catheter: medical device reports filed with FDA
530 reports name it, 2017–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: C R Bard Covington -1018233. Product code KOD.
- 530
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 57 a year
- 11
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 24 in the 12 months before
- 87.2%
- classified as malfunction
- 80.8% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
530 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Magic3 Intermittent Catheter" (magic 3 catheter); the manufacturer given most often on reports is C R Bard Covington -1018233; received from April 2017 to May 2026. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
11 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 54% from 24 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (87.2%) and injury (12.8%); across all catheter, urological reports (product code KOD) death is recorded in 0.2% and malfunction in 80.8%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are product quality problem (21.1%), difficult to insert (12.6%) and component missing (10%). The patient problems coded most often are urinary tract infection, no patient involvement and pain. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 17,205 reports carrying product code KOD. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product quality problem | 112 | 21.1% | 4.2% |
| Difficult to insertthe device was hard to insert | 67 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Component missing | 53 | 10% | 3.4% |
| Incorrect measurementthe device measured wrongly | 46 | 8.7% | 2.5% |
| Material integrity problema problem with the device material | 41 | 7.7% | 2.9% |
| Improper chemical reaction | 37 | 7% | 2.8% |
| Patient-device incompatibilitythe device did not suit the patient | 36 | 6.8% | 1.1% |
| Material twisted/bent | 33 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| Component misassembled | 25 | 4.7% | 2.2% |
| Device damaged prior to usethe device was damaged before use | 25 | 4.7% | 1.4% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 25 | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| Short fill | 23 | 4.3% | 2% |
| Inadequacy of device shape and/or size | 16 | 3% | 0.8% |
| Misassembled | 15 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Biocompatibility | 11 | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Bent | 9 | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Material deformation | 8 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Scratched material | 8 | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Sharp edges | 8 | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Breakthe device broke | 7 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Urinary tract infectionbladder or urinary infection | 56 | 10.6% |
| No patient involvement | 55 | 10.4% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 32 | 6% |
| Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding | 23 | 4.3% |
| Discomfortdiscomfort | 14 | 2.6% |
| Irritationirritation | 10 | 1.9% |
| Blood loss | 8 | 1.5% |
| Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available | 5 | 0.9% |
| Abrasion | 4 | 0.8% |
| Injurya physical injury | 3 | 0.6% |
| Abnormal vaginal discharge | 2 | 0.4% |
| Burning sensationa burning feeling | 2 | 0.4% |
| Hematuria | 2 | 0.4% |
| Skin inflammation/ irritation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Urinary retentionbeing unable to empty the bladder | 2 | 0.4% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Magic3 Intermittent Catheter | Product code KOD | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 530 | 17,205 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 3.1% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 12.8% | 16.7% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 87.2% | 80.8% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 89.2% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code KOD
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardex Foley Catheter Silicone Coated | 1,876 | 306 | 0.1% |
| Magic3 Coude Intermittent Catheter with Sure-Grip Sleeve | 1,505 | 71 | 0.1% |
| Magic3 Intermittent Catheter with Sure-Grip Sleeve | 1,400 | 22 | 0% |
| Bardia Foley Catheter Silicone Coated | 2,420 | 193 | 0% |
| Personal Catheter Intermittent Catheter | 684 | 12 | 0% |
| Bardex Lubricath Foley Catheter | 4,923 | 653 | 0% |
| Gentlecath Glide | 1,067 | 73 | 0% |
| Bardia Coude Olive Tip Urethral Foley Catheter | 381 | 15 | 0% |
| Gentlecath Other | 307 | 0 | 0% |
| Gentlecath | 402 | 399 | 0% |
| Bardex Lubricath Hematuria Foley Catheter | 211 | 32 | 0% |
| Rochester Magic3 Coude Hydrophlic 14fr Male 30bx | 211 | 0 | 0% |
| Bard Tiemann Model Urological Catheter Coude Tip | 208 | 33 | 0% |
| Bard | 1,124 | 2 | 1.8% |
| Cure Products | 644 | 1 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Magic3 Intermittent Catheter reports
How many FDA reports name Magic3 Intermittent Catheter?
530 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 11 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (87.2%) and injury (12.8%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
product quality problem (21.1%), difficult to insert (12.6%), component missing (10%), incorrect measurement (8.7%) and material integrity problem (7.7%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Magic3 Intermittent Catheter was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.