Medical Device Technologies Pty Ltd v Health Administration Corporation [2024] NSWCA 142

Court of Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Medical Device Technologies Pty Ltd v Health Administration Corporation [2024] NSWCA 142 Hearing dates: 21 and 22 March 2024 Date of orders: 11 June 2024 Decision date: 11 June 2024 Before: Payne JA at [1]; Stern JA at [409]; Harrison JA at [410] Decision: (1) Appeal dismissed. (2) Appellant to pay the respondent's costs. Catchwords: CONTRACTS — express terms — incorporation of terms — whether purchaser's standard terms and conditions incorporated by reference into contract CONSUMER LAW — sale of goods — respiratory ventilators — whether purchaser made known particular purpose for which ventilators were required — whether there was an implied condition as to fitness for purpose — whether ventilators were suitable for use in any clinical setting CONSUMER LAW — misleading or deceptive conduct — whether vendor made misleading or deceptive representations — whether vendor provided purchaser user manual as an intermediary or principal Legislation Cited: Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) Sch 2 ss 18, 29, 236 Health Administration Act 1982 (NSW) Sale of Goods Act 1923 (NSW) ss 19, 37, 38 Supreme Court Act 1970 (NSW) s 75A Cases Cited: Ashford Shire Council v Dependable Motors Pty Ltd (1960) 104 CLR 139 Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v TPG Internet Pty Ltd (2020) 278 FCR 450; [2020] FCAFC 130 Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v TPG Internet Pty Ltd (2013) 250 CLR 640; [2013] HCA 54 Boensch v Pascoe (2019) 268 CLR 593; [2019] HCA 49 Brambles Holdings Ltd v Bathurst City Council (2001) 53 NSWLR 153; [2001] NSWCA 61 Butcher v Lachlan Elder Realty Pty Ltd (2004) 218 CLR 592; [2004] HCA 60 Campbell v Backoffice Investments Pty Ltd (2009) 238 CLR 304; [2009] HCA 25 Campomar Sociedad, Limitada v Nike International Limited (2000) 202 CLR 45; [2000] HCA 12 Christopher Hill Ltd v Ashington Piggeries Ltd [1972] AC 441 David Jones Ltd v Willis (1934) 52 CLR 110 Global Sportsman Pty Ltd v Mirror Newspapers Pty Ltd (1984) 2 FCR 82; [1984] FCA 180 Google Inc v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (2013) 249 CLR 435; [2013] HCA 1 Grant v Australian Knitting Mills Ltd (1935) 54 CLR 49 Henville v Walker (2001) 206 CLR 459; [2001] HCA 52 Hornsby Building Information Centre Pty Ltd v Sydney Building Information Centre Ltd (1978) 140 CLR 216; [1978] HCA 11 Kuru v State of New South Wales (2008) 236 CLR 1; [2008] HCA 26 Manchester Liners Ltd v Rea Ltd [1922] 2 AC 74 Noone (Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria) v Operation Smile (Australia) Inc (2012) 38 VR 569; [2012] VSCA 91 Parkdale Custom Built Furniture Pty Ltd v Puxu Pty Ltd (1982) 149 CLR 191; [1982] HCA 44 Scenic Tours Pty Ltd v Moore [2018] NSWCA 238 Self Care IP Holdings Pty Ltd v Allergan Australia Pty Ltd [2023] HCA 8 Taco Co of Australia Inc v Taco Bell Pty Ltd (1982) 42 ALR 177 Tre Cavalli Pty Ltd v Berry Rural Co Operative Society Ltd [2013] NSWCA 235 Texts Cited: RL Chatburn, "Computer control of mechanical ventilation" (2004) 49(5) Respir Care 507 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Medical Device Technologies Pty Ltd (appellant) Health Administration Corporation (respondent) Representation: Counsel: