BD Pyxis Medication Cabinets Recalled for Uncertified Power Strip Safety Risk
BD Pyxis MEDBANK medication cabinets contain power strips not certified to electrical safety standards, potentially exposing users to leakage currents. The recall affects 677 units distributed nationwide.
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 involving an uncertified electrical component with potential for leakage currents. No injuries or illnesses have been reported, but the hazard poses a clear risk of harm from minor shock to permanent impairment.
Plain-English summary
BD Pyxis MEDBANK Mini automated medication dispensing cabinets have been recalled due to power strips that do not comply with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) electrical safety standards. When used as part of the cabinet system, these non-compliant power strips may cause leakage currents that could expose users to electrical hazards.
Exposure to leakage currents can result in varying degrees of harm, ranging from minor electrical shock to permanent impairment. However, no injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this issue to date.
The recall affects approximately 677 cabinets that were manufactured between November 15, 2012, and July 25, 2023, and distributed nationwide across the United States. These units are used in healthcare facilities for automated medication dispensing and management.
Affected users should discontinue use of the recalled power strips with these cabinet systems and contact CareFusion 303, Inc., the manufacturer, for instructions on replacement or remediation. Users can refer to the FDA recall notice (Z-2255-2024) for additional guidance.
The recalled product
- Product
- BD Pyxis, Name/REF: MEDBANK MINI 1FH-1FM/ 169-137, MEDBANK MINI 1FH-2HH MEDPASS/ 169-151, MEDBANK MINI 1HH-1FH-1HM/ 169-101, MEDBANK MINI 1HH-1HM-1FM/ 169-102, MEDBANK MINI 1HH-3HM/ 169-103, MEDBANK MINI 2FH/ 169-104, MEDBANK MINI 2FM/ 169-105, MEDBANK MINI 2HH-1FH/ 169-
- Manufacturer
- CareFusion 303, Inc.
- Hazard
- electrical-hazard
- leakage-current
- shock
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 (5)
- UDI-DI: 10885403512544. Devices Manufactured November 15
- 2012 - July
- 25 2023 User Guide
- DIR 10000414989/DIR 10000414987/DIR 10000414990
- Version 00.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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