ECLIPSE 2L ECL2L6x7SNRecalls & reported problems
Balt USA LLC · ECLIPSE 2L balloon catheters are catheters with dual lumen arranged in parallel configuration. The guidewire lumen or the working lumen is DMSO compatible and can be used for infusion/delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic devices. The inflation lumen is used for the inflation and deflation of the balloon. The inflation and deflation of the balloon can be achieved independently of the presence of the guidewire. ECLIPSE 2L balloon catheter is equipped with a non-detachable low inflation pressure super compliant balloon welded to the distal end of the catheter. · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00818053022937), received between Oct 28, 2020 and Mar 7, 2025 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
- Entrapment of Device2
- Gas/Air Leak1
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 7, 2025Break; Entrapment of Device; Break; Entrapment of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "THE PHYSICIAN USED AN ECLIPSE 2L OCCLUSION BALLOON CATH TODAY THAT WAS DEFECTIVE. HE WAS INJECTING ONYX THROUGH THE CATHETER AND THE TIP BROKE OFF. CAN WE GET A REPLACEMENT FOR THIS? THE STAFF DID NOT SAVE THE CATHETER, BUT I DO HAVE THE PACKAGING. REF# (B)(4). LOT# F240800474". INCIDENT REPORT FORM SUBMITTED FOR THIS COMPLAINT INDICATES THAT NO PATIENT INJURY WAS SUSTAINED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE ISSUER - 21FEB2025: "- COULD YOU PLEASE TELL US IF THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN THE ECLIPSE2L WAS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE PATIENT? YES. - COULD YOU PLEASE TELL US HOW THE ECLIPSE WAS PREPARED? DFU. - COULD YOU PLEASE TELL US IF YOU SEE ANY DAMAGES DURING THE PREPARATION OF THE DEVICE? NO - COULD YOU PLEASE TELL US IF YOU INJECT SOMETHING INSIDE THE CATHETER OTHER THAN ONYX? YES. - COULD YOU PLEASE INFORM US ABOUT THE PATIENT CONDITION TO DATE? FINE. - COULD YOU PLEASE TELL US HOW THE PHYSICIAN ENDED-UP THE CASE? AS USUAL. - COULD YOU PLEASE TELL US IF YOU SUCCEED TO PURGE THE BALLOON? / REMOVE THE AIR FROM THE BALLOON? YES".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21548712 ↗MalfunctionDec 14, 2022Break; Entrapment of Device; Break; Entrapment of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "ECLISPE 2L BALLOON STUCK IN CAST OF ONYX IN THE PATIENT. PHYSICIAN PULLED MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE BALLOON WOULDN'T RELEASE. THE CATHETER SNAPPED IN HALF AND MULTIPLE PIECES OF THE CATHETER HAD TO BE SNARED FROM THE PATIENT. THE DEBRIS WAS REMOVED AND THE BALLOON PORTION AND DISTAL CATHETER REMAINED IN THE PATIENT. PATIENT IS OKAY." 15NOV2022, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OBTAINED BY SALES REP - " PATIENT IS HEALTHY AND HAD NO COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS PROCEDURE. PRODUCT HAS NOT YET BEEN RETURNED TO BALT FOR ANALYSIS DUE TO HOSPITAL'S RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT STILL HOLDING THE DEVICE IN QUARANTINE. WE ARE STILL TRYING TO OBTAIN IT FOR RETURN. TYPE OF CASE: BILATERAL MMA EMBOLIZATION WITH ONYX EMBOLIZED LEFT MMA USING 6X9 ECLIPSE WITH NO ISSUE EMBOLIZED RIGHT MMA (ANTERIOR DIVISION) USING 6X9 ECLIPSE WITHOUT ISSUE EMBOLIZED RIGHT MMA (POSTERIOR DIVISION) USING 6X7 ECLIPSE WITH SAME TECHNIQUE WHICH THEN HAD THE PROBLEM RETRACTING THE BALLOON AFTER DEFLATION AND ONYX INJECTION BALLOON WAS NEVER INFLATED FOR MORE THAN 1-1.5 MINUTES DURING INJECTION OF ONYX USED SOFIA 5F INTERMEDIATE CATHETER FOR SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE IN RETRACTION IF NECESSARY. POSTERIOR DIVIS
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15977961 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2020Gas/Air Leak; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Gas/Air Leak; Physical Resistance/Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED: "PHYSICIAN WAS USING THE ECLIPSE 2L TO DELIVER ONYX IN AN AVM. HE PREPPED THE BALLOON EXACTLY AS DFU DESCRIBES AND IT APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. THE BALLOON INFLATED IN THE ~2.2MM VESSEL AND IT APPEARED TO WELL OPPOSE THE VESSEL WALL. WHILE DELIVERING THE ONYX, THE BALLOON APPEARED TO BE DEFLATING SLIGHTLY WHICH CAUSED THE MD TO NEED TO RE-INFLATE. THE SAME THING HAPPENED 2 OR 3 MORE TIMES. THE STOPCOCK WAS APPROPRIATELY CLOSED AFTER EACH INFLATION. UPON COMPLETION OF THE CASE AND REMOVAL OF THE BALLOON, THE VESSEL WAS PERFORATED. THE MD FELT THAT ONYX REFLUXED AROUND THE BALLOON AND CAUSED RESISTANCE TO THE WITHDRAWAL."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11011936 ↗MalfunctionOct 28, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED: "MMA EMBO USING ECLIPSE 6X7SN & ONYX. BALLOON WAS PUSHED FAIRLY DISTAL INTO SMALLER VESSEL AND WAS NEVER INFLATED. THE DISTAL END OF CATHETER IN TURN BECAME STUCK & BROKE OFF IN THE ONYX CAST. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO SNARE THE MAJORITY OF THE BROKEN CATHETER. THE PRODUCT WAS NOT ABLE TO BE SAVED TO EVALUATE."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10752429 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.