The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0975-2025·Announced 2025-01-29

BD Pyxis Med ES Medication Cabinet Drawer and Door Failure Recall

CareFusion recalls the BD Pyxis Med ES Auxiliary medication cabinet due to drawer and door failures that may delay access to medications. Three failure modes identified: door latch failure, cable ribbon damage, and magnet falling out.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard involves operational failure (drawer/door failures) that may delay medication access. Without documented patient harm and with Class II classification, this represents a precautionary recall based on identified functional defects.

Plain-English summary

CareFusion 303, Inc. is recalling the BD Pyxis Med ES Auxiliary (AUX), REF 343, a medication dispensing cabinet used in healthcare settings. Approximately 5,918 units worldwide are affected by this recall.

The device may experience drawer and/or door failures that could delay access to medications. Three failure modes have been identified: door latch failure, cable ribbon damage, and magnet falling out. These failures may prevent the drawer or door from opening as intended.

Healthcare facilities should check whether their equipment includes affected serial numbers. The recall applies to a specific set of serial numbers provided by the manufacturer. Facilities with affected units should contact CareFusion 303, Inc. for information on remediation.

The recalled product

Product
BD Pyxis Med ES Auxiliary (AUX), REF 343
Manufacturer
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Hazard
  • door-failure
  • mechanical-failure
  • delayed-access

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 10885403512698
  • Serial Numbers: 16171753
  • 16191650
  • 16192894
  • 16144435
  • 16154605
  • 16154606
  • 16154607
  • 16191713
  • 16191714
  • 16191715
  • 16191716
  • 16191718
  • 16191719
  • 16191720
  • 16191721
  • 16191722
  • 16196167
  • 16186595
  • 16196168

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.