Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Brand Name: MEGA Ballast Distal Access Platform Product Name: Mega Recalled by BALT USA, LLC Due to Due to an identified manufacturing defect involving coating...

Date: September 25, 2025
Company: BALT USA, LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact BALT USA, LLC directly.

Affected Products

Brand Name: MEGA Ballast Distal Access Platform Product Name: Mega Ballast Model/Catalog Number: MEGABT09180, MEGABT09190, MEGABT091100, MEGABT091110 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The Mega Ballast 091 is designed with a semi-rigid proximal shaft and a highly flexible distal shaft. The design facilitates the advancement of the Mega Ballast to access the tortuous vasculature over a guidewire and a respective dilator. The outer surface of the Mega Ballast is coated with a hydrophilic coating to facilitate lubricity from tip to 40 cm proximal. The proximal end of the Mega Ballast incorporates a Luer fitting hub for the attachment of accessories. The Mega Ballast is provided sterile, non-pyrogenic, and is intended for single use only. Component: Not a component

Quantity: 207 catheters

Why Was This Recalled?

Due to an identified manufacturing defect involving coating material lifting within the catheter's distal inner diameter/lumen.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 12 states: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, NY, TN, TX, UT

Affected (12 states)Not affected

About BALT USA, LLC

BALT USA, LLC has 8 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report