BD Pyxis MedStation ES Medication Cabinet Drawer and Door Failures Recalled
The FDA is recalling BD Pyxis MedStation ES medication cabinets due to potential drawer and door failures that could delay medication access. Affected healthcare facilities should check their devices and contact the manufacturer if malfunctions occur.
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: FDA Class II recall for a medication dispensing device with potential drawer and door failures affecting medication access in healthcare settings. No illnesses or injuries have been reported; the hazard is theoretical, placing this at High severity per the risk-of-harm criterion.
Plain-English summary
CareFusion 303, Inc. is recalling certain BD Pyxis MedStation ES medication dispensing cabinets due to potential drawer and/or door failures. The device is intended for use in healthcare facilities to securely store and dispense medications to authorized healthcare providers.
An increase in complaints regarding drawer and door malfunctions prompted the recall. These failures could result in difficulty or delay in accessing medications.
The recall affects units with specific serial numbers identified by the manufacturer. Healthcare facilities should verify their device serial numbers against the recall notice to determine if they have an affected unit and should contact CareFusion 303, Inc. for guidance.
The recalled product
- Product
- BD Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main) REF: 323. Intended to securely store and dispense medications to a qualified and authorized healthcare provider.
- Manufacturer
- CareFusion 303, Inc.
- Hazard
- mechanical-failure
- medication-access-delay
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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