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 following a pilot trial in 2025, is currently being rollout throughout the country, commencing at Counties Manukau, Hutt Hospital and several private hospitals in Auckland and Wellington. It is anticipated that it will be active in Christchurch, Dunedin and Tauranga by the end of 2026.

The Registry will provide a comprehensive database of implanted breast devices to monitor and reduce the risk of adverse outcomes and complications for patients.  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.