Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20520 |
| Brand Name: | 100825 HVAD Pump |
| Model: | 1104 |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora 9 Ruskin Street Parnell Auckland 1052 |
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| Manufacturer: | HeartWare International Inc |
| Issue: | Recall of specified implant kits (pumps) whichmay be more susceptible to electrical faults if the driveline becomes contaminated. Contaimination of the driveline-to-controller connector can occur during the implant procedure or post operatively from fluid ingress into the driveline. Manufacturer has implemented manufacturing process improvements designed to prevent drivelne connector contamination in new implant kits. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
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| Date Commenced: | 18/8/2016 |
