BD Pyxis 306Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 134 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885403512636), received between Sep 7, 2022 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 134 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Eject” (29 reports).

5 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 5 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

1. Jan 8, 2025Open, Classified

   Labeling is insufficient regarding delays in access to medication. The firm is strengthening the label as an additional risk mitigation.

   Z-1120-2025 · Root cause: Labeling design · FDA record ↗

2. Apr 15, 2024Open, Classified

   Potential fluid ingress of anesthesia station or med station may result in smoke, system downtime and/or fire.

   Z-1930-2024 · Root cause: Component design/selection · FDA record ↗

3. Apr 15, 2024Open, Classified

   Potential fluid ingress of anesthesia station or med station may result in smoke, system downtime and/or fire.

   Z-1931-2024 · Root cause: Component design/selection · FDA record ↗

4. Feb 23, 2024Open, Classified

   Retroactive-Due to increase in complaints, their is a potential for drawer and/or door failures of the medication cabinet which could result in delay in accessing medications.

   Z-1124-2025 · Root cause: Device Design · FDA record ↗

5. Feb 14, 2023Open, Classified

   Drawer and/or door failures that may lead to a delay in access to medications. The following three situations in which drawer and/or door failures may occur have been identified: Situation 1: Door Latch Failure, Situation 2: Cable Ribbon Damage, Situation 3: Magnet Falling Out,

   Z-0974-2025 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 134 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Break; Loose or Intermittent Connection

  It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ 4000 Integrated Main, drawer 3.2 was failed to open. Customer stated that latch was heard clicking; however, the drawer was not released and unable to pull medication.The customer stated that this malfunction occurred while dispensing the medication which caused a delay to the patient care.There were no adverse events or injuries reported based on this event.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50944922 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Circuit Failure

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50931415 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Break

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50928446 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Failure to Align

  It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ 4000 Integrated Main had a failed space that did not open.The customer stated that this malfunction caused a delay in dispensing medication to patients.There were no adverse events or injuries reported based on this event.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50836502 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 28, 2026Mechanical Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50499733 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 19, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50322793 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50205597 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 7, 2026Mechanical Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50172400 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Thermal Decomposition of Device; Loose or Intermittent Connection

  It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ 4000 Integrated Main, the cubie not detected on bus. As per part investigation, it was determined that damage on two lines of the flat flex cable, in addition to exhibiting bends in the structure which led to thermal damage. There was no delay, no adverse events or injuries reported based on this event.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50022059 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Component Missing

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50021057 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 20, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25869123 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 6, 2026Break; Thermal Decomposition of Device; Circuit Failure

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 INTEGRATED MAIN DRAWER WAS FAILED. THE FSE FOUND THAT DRAWER 4.1 WAS OFF THE BUS DESPITE MULTIPLE REBOOTS AND CABLE RESEATING ATTEMPTS. ONLY THREE INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE BACK OF THE T BOARD, AND THE TOP RIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT WAS OFF. AS PER PART INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HALF HEIGHT DRAWER WAS OFF BUS DUE TO CROSSED CONTINUITY IN THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY AND A FAULTY PMC BOARD WITH A DETACHED CONNECTOR (J402) LED TO THE OBSERVED THERMAL DAMAGE. HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO DELAY TO PATIENT CARE AND NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS INCIDENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25719858 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 29, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 INTEGRATED MAIN SYSTEM DRAWER 12 PRODUCED A CLICKING SOUND AND FAILED TO OPEN. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DRAWER APPEARED TO BE JAMMED. THE CUSTOMER TRIED TO RECOVER BUT THE ISSUE PERSISTED. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WHILE DISPENSING THE MEDICATION. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25648901 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 15, 2026Application Program Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 INTEGRATED MAIN FAILED HARDWARE MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE CUSTOMER ATTEMPTED TO REBOOT THE DEVICE AND RECOVER THE FAILED DRAWER; HOWEVER, IT CONTINUED TO SHOW REQUIRED MAINTENANCE. THE CUSTOMER ALSO ATTEMPTED TO SHUT DOWN THE STATION BY UNPLUGGING THE POWER CORD, THEN POWERED IT BACK ON AND ATTEMPTED TO RECOVER THE DRAWER AGAIN, BUT THE ISSUE PERSISTED. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WHILE DISPENSING THE MEDICATION AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO ACCESS THE MEDICATION, WHICH CAUSED A DELAY TO THE PATIENT CARE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25499790 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 3, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000, MULTIPLE CUBIE POCKETS WERE NOT DETECTED ON THE BUS, AFFECTING ALL CUBIE DRAWERS ON THE STATION. THE CUSTOMER REBOOTED THE DEVICE AND ATTEMPTED RECOVERY; HOWEVER, THE ISSUE PERSISTED. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WHILE DISPENSING THE MEDICATION AND UNABLE TO ACCESS THE MEDICATION WHICH CAUSED A DELAY TO THE PATIENT CARE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25376207 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 22, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 INTEGRATED MAIN THE DEVICE WAS OFFLINE, NOT COMMUNICATING, AND WAS IN CRITICAL MODE; REMOTE SMART SERVICE WAS ALSO OFFLINE. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DELAY IN PATIENT CARE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED DUE TO THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25255246 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 19, 2026Break; Contamination; Loose or Intermittent Connection; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 INTEGRATED MAIN, ORAL SUSPENSION HAD SPILLED ONTO THE CUBIE LOCK BOARD, CAUSING AUX 1 DRAWER 4 POCKETS A1 AND A3 TO NOT BE DETECTED ON THE BUS. HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO DELAY TO PATIENT CARE AND ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25214276 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 12, 2026Circuit Failure; Loose or Intermittent Connection

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000, BOTH MAIN TOWER DOORS IN 2LDRP DID NOT OPEN. CUSTOMER WERE NOT ABLE TO RETRIEVE MEDICATIONS, PYXIS WAS TURNED OFF AND ON, BUT STILL NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DELAY IN PATIENT CARE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25150843 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 7, 2026Circuit Failure; Installation-Related Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 AUXILIARY DRAWER 3.1 AND 3.2 SHORTED OUT, CAUSING THE ENTIRE STATION TO LOSE POWER, AND AFTER UNPLUGGING THE AFFECTED DRAWER, THE SYSTEM WAS BROUGHT BACK ONLINE. HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO DELAYS OR ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25108465 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 17, 2026Circuit Failure

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 INTEGRATED MAIN, RAWER POSITIONS 3.1 AND 3.2 HALF HEIGHT DRAWERS WERE NOT WORKING. WHEN THEY WERE PLUGGED IN, THE ENTIRE PYXIS UNIT SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT POWER BACK ON. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DELAY IN PATIENT CARE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24908777 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BBD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 MAIN DRAWER 4.1 AND 4.2 FAILED AND WAS NOT DETECTED ON BUS. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DELAY IN PATIENT CARE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24798516 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 6, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 INTEGRATED MAIN, DOOR FAILED. USER TRIED TO REBOOT THE STATION AND RECOVER THE STORAGE, BUT ISSUE PERSISTED. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WHILE DISPENSING THE MEDICATION WHICH CAUSED A DELAY TO THE PATIENT CARE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24787661 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 30, 2026Application Program Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ ES AUXILIARY, LINE OF CUBIES WAS BLOCKED. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WHILE DISPENSING THE MEDICATION WHICH CAUSED A DELAY TO THE PATIENT CARE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24712672 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 19, 2026Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 INTEGRATED MAIN THE DRAWER FAILED TO STAY CLOSE. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A DELAY IN PATIENT CARE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24638188 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 10, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 INTEGRATED MAIN, MAIN DRAWER 4.1 WAS BROKEN AND NONE OF THE POCKETS WOULD OPEN. THE CUSTOMER ATTEMPTED TO TROUBLESHOOT WITH REBOOT, BUT STILL THE ISSUE PERSISTED. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WHILE DISPENSING THE MEDICATION AND CAUSED A DELAY TO THE PATIENT CARE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24554591 ↗