Medical Device Recall: 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
BALT USA, LLC · September 25, 2025
Reason for Recall
Due to an identified manufacturing defect involving coating material lifting within the catheter's distal inner diameter/lumen.
Product Description
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
Distribution
US distribution to states of: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, NY, TN, TX, and UT.
States Affected
AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, NY, TN, TX, UT
Quantity Affected
207 catheters
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-0188-2026
Status: ongoing
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