Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 27820 |
| Brand Name: | Heartware - Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) |
| Model: | Controller AC Adapter - model - 1425, 1430. Controller DC Adapter - model -1440. Battery - model - 1650DE. Alarm Adapter - model 1450. Monitor Data Cable - model 1575. Controller- model 1400,1401,1403,1407 |
| 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 is issuing a global communication announcing the decision to stop the distribution and sale of the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD)™ System. Clinical comparisons demonstrate a higher frequency of neurological adverse events and mortality with the HVAD System as compared to other commercially available durable left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 15/6/2022 |
