BD Pyxis 314Recalls & reported problems
Carefusion 303, Inc. · BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 (Auxiliary Tower) · Class 1
2 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
Quick summary
This BD Pyxis MedStation auxiliary tower is a medication cabinet used in hospitals to store and dispense drugs. The 46 adverse event reports mostly describe doors and drawers that fail to open or latch properly, along with mechanical, electrical and software faults, sometimes delaying access to medication; no deaths and no injuries were reported. Two open recalls, both started in February 2023, cover door latch failures that can leave doors open, plus cable ribbon damage and magnets falling out, all of which can slow access to medication.
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- Adverse event reports
- 49
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 2
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 49 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885403512650), received between Dec 20, 2024 and Sep 21, 2026 — classified as 49 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (14 reports).
2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 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.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Feb 14, 2023Open, Classified
Due to an increase in complaints of door latch assembly failures that may cause the doors to be left in an open state potentially causing inventory discrepancies, a delay in access to medication and/or diversion of medication.
Z-1050-2025 · Root cause: Device Design · FDA record ↗
- 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-0976-2025 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Mechanical Problem14
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem8
- Computer Software Problem7
- Break6
- Activation Failure5
- Failure to Eject5
- Loose or Intermittent Connection4
- Contamination3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions49
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 49 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Mechanical Problem
It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ 4000 Auxiliary Tower, door was failing and could not be recovered. The customer reported that attempts to recover the tower door resulted in a "Failed Hardware" error message. The customer powered down the station, disconnected the power cord, waited several minutes, then restored power and restarted the system, but issue persisted. 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 50840587 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Mechanical Problem
It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ 4000, Auxiliary drawer 2.2 duplicate address detected. The customer stated that the malfunction occurred when a user tried to issue medication to the patient and caused a delay to patient care. However, there were no adverse events or injuries reported based on this event.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50839387 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Mechanical Problem; Activation Failure
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50587834 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Mechanical Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50251840 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50223783 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Contamination; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50020715 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25893971 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000, TOWER DOOR WAS FAILED. 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 25888257 ↗MalfunctionJul 16, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25841026 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 AUXILIARY TOWER CONTAINING EMERGENT MEDICATIONS WAS NOT DETECTED ON THE 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 25762273 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 BSA4A TOWER 2 DOOR 4 RECURRENT FAILURES. 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 25469719 ↗MalfunctionJun 2, 2026Mechanical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 THE LATCH FOR DOOR 2 ON THE 134-3C PYXIS AUXILIARY TOWER HAD FAILED. THE DOOR UNLATCHES; HOWEVER, THE LATCH DOES NOT RECOVER, PREVENTED ACCESS TO MEDICATIONS. 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 25359514 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000, THE GLASS TOWER DOOR 3 WAS SNAPPED IN HALF. 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 25121596 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 DOOR FAILED AND WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER. 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 24931342 ↗MalfunctionApr 13, 2026Contamination; Loose or Intermittent Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000, TOWER DOOR WAS FAILING MULTIPLE TIMES. 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 24857751 ↗MalfunctionMar 17, 2026Mechanical Problem; Activation Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000, THE TOWER DOOR WAS FAILED AND UNABLE TO FIX. 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 24616074 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000, THE ENTIRE TOWER HAD BEEN FAILING AND REQUIRED MAINTENANCE. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WHILE DISPENSING THE MEDICATION WHICH CAUSED A DELAY TO THE PATIENT CARE AS THEY UNABLE TO GET THE MEDICATION. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24566870 ↗MalfunctionJan 29, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000, THE TOWER DOOR PLASTIC HAD COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF THE CHASSIS OR LATCHES. THE CUSTOMER REQUESTED TO BRING A NEW DOOR AND LATCHES FOR THE REPAIR. THERE WERE NO DELAY, NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24206932 ↗MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000, AUX TOWER LATCHES WERE FAILED REPEATEDLY ON DOOR 4. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THIS MALFUNCTION CAUSED A DELAY IN DISPENSING THE MEDICATIONS TO THE PATIENT. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23715374 ↗MalfunctionNov 20, 2025Break; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Break; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000, THE MULTIPLE DRAWERS WERE FAILED. 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 23604433 ↗MalfunctionNov 11, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 MAIN TOWER WAS CLICKING AND LATCH TO BE REPLACED. 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 23522201 ↗MalfunctionOct 30, 2025Break; Activation Failure; Break; Activation Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING THE BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000, DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. 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 23422333 ↗MalfunctionOct 30, 2025Failure to Eject; Failure to Eject
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT A BD PYXIS MEDSTATION ES SYSTEM HAD A FAILED TOWER DOOR. THE USER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE MEDICATIONS. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS INCIDENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23421791 ↗MalfunctionOct 30, 2025Computer Software Problem; Computer Software Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT A BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 WAS IN CRITICAL OVERRIDE MODE. USER WAS UNABLE TO PEND MEDICATIONS FOR THE PATIENTS, ORDER WAS NOT SHOWING ON STATION. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS INCIDENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23421616 ↗MalfunctionOct 30, 2025Computer Software Problem; Computer Software Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT A BD PYXIS¿ MEDSTATION¿ 4000 WAS IN CRITICAL OVERRIDE MODE. USER WAS UNABLE TO PEND MEDICATIONS FOR THE PATIENTS, ORDER WAS NOT SHOWING ON STATION. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS OR INJURIES REPORTED BASED ON THIS INCIDENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23421614 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.