The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0974-2025·Announced 2025-01-29

BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 Medication Cabinet Drawer and Door Failures

CareFusion 303 is recalling 5,056 BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 AUX units worldwide due to drawer and door failures that may delay medication access. Failures include door latch failure, cable ribbon damage, and magnet falling out.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of a critical medication dispensing device. The mechanical failures risk delaying medication access in healthcare settings, representing a material risk of harm despite no reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

The BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 AUX, REF 306, is an automated medication dispensing cabinet used in healthcare settings. CareFusion 303, Inc. is recalling 5,056 units with identified serial numbers that were distributed worldwide.

Three types of failures affecting the drawer and door mechanisms have been identified: (1) door latch failure, (2) cable ribbon damage, and (3) magnet falling out. These failures may prevent the cabinet's drawer and door from operating properly.

The identified failures may delay access to medications in healthcare facilities, potentially disrupting patient care. Healthcare providers using affected serial numbers should review the recall details and contact CareFusion 303, Inc. for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 AUX, REF 306
Manufacturer
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Hazard
  • door-latch-failure
  • cable-ribbon-damage
  • magnet-failure
  • medication-access-delay

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • UDI/DI 10885403512636
  • Serial Numbers: 9304700
  • 9305723
  • 9309302
  • 9413001
  • 9413014
  • 9415602
  • 9415665
  • 9417311
  • 9417312
  • 9417335
  • 9417340
  • 9417428
  • 9417430
  • 9417433
  • 9417437
  • 9418065
  • 9418068
  • 9418100
  • 9418105

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.