Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 16660 |
| Brand Name: | HeartWare Ventricular Assist System |
| Model: | Model: 1650 |
| Affected: | All battery serial numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora 9 Ruskin Street Parnell Auckland 1052 |
| Contact Information: | |
| Manufacturer: | HeartWare International Inc |
| Issue: | HeartWare has identified an increase in the battery related complaint rate. The four most common complaint categories for battery complaints (as described by the user) represent approximately 80% of the battery complaints received: premature power switch, abnormal discharge, battery not charging, and power related alarms. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 8/5/2014 |
