Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14214 |
| Brand Name: | HeartWare Ventricular Assist System |
| Model: | Product codes: 1100, 1101, 1102, 1104, 1205 |
| Affected: | Serial Numbers: HW001 to HW3827 and HW10000 to HW10675 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora 9 Ruskin Street Parnell Auckland 1052 |
| Contact Information: | |
| Manufacturer: | HeartWare International Inc |
| Issue: | There is potential for the rear portion of the HVAD Pump's driveline connector housing partially or fully separating from the front portion of the driveline connector. If unattended, the electrical connection to the controller could be affected and loss of mechanical circulatory support may occur. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be modified |
| Level of recall: | Public Recall |
| Date Commenced: | 14/2/2013 |
