C.R. Bard Recalls Misbranded Antibacterial Intermittent Catheters
C.R. Bard is recalling 10,290 units of Magic3 catheters labeled as hydrophilic but lacking the coating.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text explicitly states the issue is misbranding (labeling error) and does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity labeling error.
Plain-English summary
C.R. Bard, Inc. is recalling 10,290 units of Magic3 Antibacterial Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheters, Male 14 Fr. (30/Box), Sterile. The recall is due to misbranding; the products are labeled as having a hydrophilic coating, but they are actually Antibacterial Intermittent Catheters without the hydrophilic coating.
The affected units have Product Code 53514, Lot number 53622813, and an expiration date of 30Sep2017. These devices were distributed nationwide in California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.
The catheters are intended for urinary bladder drainage in adults requiring catheterization for incontinence, voiding dysfunction, or surgical procedures. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected units and contact C.R. Bard for instructions on return or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- 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 h
- Manufacturer
- C.R. Bard, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 10,290
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (3)
- Product Code: 53514
- Lot number: 53622813
- Exp. Date: 30Sep2017.
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