Balt

Balt is a global medical device manufacturer that specializes in neurovascular and peripheral vascular interventions. Founded in 1977 by Leopold Płowiecki in Montmorency, France, the company has expanded significantly and now operates in over 100 countries with approximately 500 employees. Its U.S. subsidiary, BALT Group, is based in Irvine, California, and is recognized as a certified Great Place to Work. Balt develops a wide range of high-technology devices aimed at treating ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, as well as peripheral embolization. The company offers the world’s broadest portfolio of neurovascular devices, including microcatheters, intracranial stents, embolization coils, flow diverters, and thrombectomy devices. Balt emphasizes research and development, holding 15 patents related to medical device design and data privacy, with a mission to enhance stroke treatment accessibility and improve patient outcomes globally.