BD Pyxis MedStation ES fingerprint scanner may overheat and burn
The BD Pyxis MedStation ES medication cabinet is being recalled because the fingerprint scanner may overheat to a temperature capable of causing a first degree burn.
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 where a component may overheat enough to burn a user, a risk of harm with no injuries reported in the source.
Plain-English summary
The BD Pyxis MedStation ES medication cabinet, REF 323, UDI 10885403512667, is being recalled. The action covers 15,933 units and applies to all serial numbers.
The stated reason is that the fingerprint scanner may overheat to a temperature capable of causing a first degree burn. The FDA classified the action as Class II.
Distribution was nationwide in the United States and to a large number of other countries. The cabinets are installed in healthcare facilities rather than sold to consumers.
Facilities should identify affected units using the REF number and UDI above and follow the instructions issued by BD.
The recalled product
- Product
- BD Pyxis MedStation ES REF: 323 Medication cabinet
- Manufacturer
- CareFusion 303, Inc.
- Affected units
- 15,933
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 (1)
- All Serial Numbers/UDI:10885403512667
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 8 recalled by CareFusion 303, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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