BD Pyxis automated medication dispensing cabinets recalled for drawer failure due to firmware update
BD Pyxis automated medication dispensing cabinets used in hospitals and pharmacies received a firmware update that caused certain drawers to fail. When a drawer fails, staff may have difficulty accessing or restocking medications, which could delay patient care.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All CareFusion recalls
What to do
- If you operate a BD Pyxis cabinet, contact BD CareFusion immediately for a firmware fix
- Monitor affected drawers for error messages or failure to open
- Ensure backup medication access procedures are in place during any drawer outages
- Do not attempt to force a failed drawer open
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- BD Pyxis MedStation ES, REF: 323, BD Pyxis MedStation ES 7 Drawer Auxiliary, REF: 324, BD Pyxis MedStation ES Tower, REF: 352, BD Pyxis Pro 7-Drawer Auxiliary, REF: 1149-00, BD Pyxis Pro 7- Drawer Auxiliary with Secure Tower, REF: 1152-00, BD Pyxis Pro MedStation Main, REF: 1155-00, BD Pyxis CII Safe ES, REF: 1116-00
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages (under 100 years)
Details
- Units affected
- 53669
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd, N/A, San Diego, CA, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- Z-0962-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- BD Pyxis MedStation ES, REF: 323, BD Pyxis MedStation ES 7 Drawer Auxiliary, REF: 324, BD Pyxis MedStation ES Tower, REF: 352, BD Pyxis Pro 7-Drawer Auxiliary, REF: 1149-00, BD Pyxis Pro 7- Drawer Auxiliary with Secure Tower, REF: 1152-00, BD Pyxis Pro MedStation Main, REF: 1155-00, BD Pyxis CII Safe ES, REF: 1116-00 Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) received a Half Height CUBIE drawer firmware update, which caused a Cubie Insert event which prompts software to generate a duplicate address, which causes an error and the drawer to fail, which may lead to inability or delay in accessing stored items, delay in the replenishment of ADCs or patient specific medications stored outside of ADCs. Firmware Version: 1.48. REF/UDI-DI: 323/10885403512667, 324/10885403512681, 352/10885403512674, 1149-00/10885403517822, 1152-00/10885403517839, 1155-00/10885403521300, 1116-00/10885403512605 Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CO, IN, OH, TX, KS, FL, GA, NC, CA, HI, IL, NY, MI, VA, AL, LA, NE, KY, OK, AR, TN, WY, NJ, WI, SD, AZ, NV, MO, MA, ID, WV, DE, PA, WA, MT, CT, IA, MD, PR, MN, NM, OR, VT, MS, ME, AK, UT, DC, GU, SC, NH, RI, ND, AS and the countries of CH, CA, KW, QA, NL, GB, UY, AU, NZ, BH, TH, SG, CN, FR, LB, BS, HK, TR, PL, AR, BR, CL, CO, MX, ES, BM, SA, IL. Affected quantity: 53669
- Hazard
- Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) received a Half Height CUBIE drawer firmware update, which caused a Cubie Insert event which prompts software to generate a duplicate address, which causes an error and the drawer to fail, which may lead to inability or delay in accessing stored items, delay in the replenishment of ADCs or patient specific medications stored outside of ADCs.