The New Zealand Breast Device Registry: Te Rehita Taputapu Uma o Aotearoa is a registered Charitable Trust. The Trust’s vision is that Aotearoa New Zealand creates and maintains a comprehensive registry for implanted breast devices to monitor and reduce the risk of adverse outcomes and complications for women with these products.
The New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons/Te KāhuiWhakamōhou Kiri (NZAPS) established the NZBDR Charitable Trust. The Trustees are office holders of NZAPS and their actions are guided by the Trust Deed and the Trust Constitution.
The Governance Board is responsible the quality of the registry, strategic planning and Kaupapa/purpose of the registry and is guided by the Governance Board Terms of reference. The Governance Board comprises the Trustees of the NZBDRCT along with a number of other appointed stakeholder representatives.
The Clinical Advisory Group (CAG) is established by the Governance Board and comprises clinical members of the Board. The CAG is a standing committee of the Board with ongoing responsibilities as set out in the Constitution, which includes:
The NZBDR is employed by the NZBDR Charitable Trust. They are responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of the Registry. This includes supporting and managing registry users; receiving and managing data requests; reporting to and liaising with the NZBDR Trustees, the NZBDR Governance Group, the CAG, users, patients, Medic Alert and other stakeholders. You can contact the registry coordinator on email: [email protected]