New Zealand Breast Device Registry

The New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons, Te Kāhui Whakamōhou Kiri, has worked with MedicAlert to develop the New Zealand Breast Device Registry (NZBDR) – Te Rēhita Taputapu Uma o Aotearoa.

Development of the Registry was completed in 2024 and is currently undergoing a pilot trial at Counties Manukau Hospital and Wellington Plastic Surgery Institute. On completion of the pilot trial, the adoption of the registry will be rollout throughout the county.

The Registry will provide a comprehensive database of implanted breast devices to monitor and reduce the risk of adverse outcomes and complications for women with these products.  The purpose of the NZBDR is to provide medical information, reporting, device tracking and auditing of complications for the women of New Zealand and their health professionals. This registry will make it possible to trace patients in the event of a product recall or safety concern related to a specific type of implant. For more information on the Registry, visit the NZBDR website.