Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 25611 |
| Brand Name: | Heartware - Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) |
| Model: | HeartWareTM Battery Charger packaged with AC Adapter - All serial numbers, HeartWareTM Battery Charger AC Adapter - All serial nimbers |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medtronic New Zealand Limited Unit 16 Mezzanine Level 5 Gloucester Park Road Onehunga AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 377 807 |
| Manufacturer: | HeartWare Inc |
| Issue: | There is the potential for an HVAD™ System user to mistakenly insert the Battery Charger AC Adapter into an HVAD Controller power port. When this occurs, communication circuits between the battery and the Controller may be damaged. If circuit damage occurs, it will be necessary to exchange the Controller to restore communication between the batteries and Controller. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 29/1/2020 |
