Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 29345 |
| Brand Name: | Heartware - HeartWare Battery |
| Model: | 1650DE |
| Affected: | BAT934853, BAT934854, BAT934858 |
| 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 manufactuere has identified that the single lot of batteries serial numbers of the affected batteries are (BAT934853, BAT934854, BAT934858). have multiple occurrences of a welding defect affecting internal components within the HVAD Battery. If present, the welding defect may: " cause the battery to malfunction and no longer provide power. " prevent the battery from holding a complete charge or properly recharging. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 5/5/2022 |
