Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 26268 |
| Brand Name: | Heartware - Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) |
| Model: | Controller Kits: 1400, 1401, 1403, 1407, DC Adapter: 1435, 1440, AC Adapter: 1425, 1430, Battery Pack: 1650 |
| 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: | The manufacturer has obtained approval for lubricant to be applied to the connectors of all HeartWare™ HVAD™ System power sources (Battery, AC Adapter, and DC Adapter) during manufacturing. Power sources identified will be lubricated during manufacturing, prior to distribution; as a result, field application of lubricant will NOT be needed going forward. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be modified |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 13/7/2020 |
