BD Pyxis 343Recalls & reported problems
Carefusion 303, Inc. · BD Pyxis MedStation ES Tower (Auxiliary) · 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 343 is a hospital medicine cabinet. Reports most often describe mechanical problems, electrical faults and failures to activate. The device appears in 4,930 reports, including 1 death and no injuries. It has 2 open recalls from February 2023 for door and drawer failures that can delay access to medication.
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- Adverse event reports
- 5,196
- Deaths reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 2
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5,196 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885403512698), received between Sep 2, 2022 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 5,192 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (1,948 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-0975-2025 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Mechanical Problem1,948
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem738
- Loose or Intermittent Connection560
- Activation Failure540
- Application Program Problem331
- Break329
- Contamination323
- Failure to Eject263
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5,190
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available3
- Cardiac Arrest1
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
- Laceration(s)1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 5,196 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Mechanical Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50954481 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Contamination
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50953954 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Failure to Align
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50953950 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Application Program Problem
It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ ES Auxiliary Tower system hardware failed. The customer tried to restart and recover, but the issue persisted. The customer stated that this malfunction occurred when the user tried to issue medication to patients and caused a delay in dispensing medication to patients. However, there were no adverse events or injuries reported based on this event.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50944952 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Mechanical Problem
It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ ES Auxiliary Tower S3A2 door 1 failed repeatedly and produced a clicking sound. Multiple recovery attempts were required, but the 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 50944947 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Mechanical Problem
It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ ES Auxiliary Tower, the station displayed a ¿Maintenance Required¿ message and a tower door failed to open.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 50944943 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Labelling, Instructions for Use or Training Problem
It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ ES Auxiliary Tower, there was a delay, and new orders were not crossing from electronic privacy information center (EPIC) to device.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 50944932 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Break
It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ ES Auxiliary Tower door 5 constantly 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 50942496 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Mechanical Problem
It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ ES Auxiliary Tower door repeatedly opened and then displayed a "Requires Maintenance" message. After closing the door and attempting a door recovery, the issue persisted and the door continued to enter the maintenance state.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 50942232 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Mechanical Jam
It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ ES Auxiliary Tower, tower door 3 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 50933766 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ ES Auxiliary Tower door failed and unable to open properly.The customer stated that this malfunction occurred while dispensing the medication and they were unable to access/issue 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 50933757 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50932663 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50932332 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50932324 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Mechanical Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50931409 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Mechanical Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50930724 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Loose or Intermittent Connection
It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ ES Auxiliary Tower, multiple tower doors experienced failed storage space conditions. The customer reported that the tower doors continued to fail, with Door 1 currently in a failed state and unable to be recovered despite multiple recovery attempts. Additionally, Doors 2 and 4 were reported to be repeatedly failing.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 50930703 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Contamination
It was reported that when using the BD Pyxis¿ MedStation¿ ES Auxiliary Tower, the latch was double clicking and continuously failed.The customer stated that this malfunction occurred while dispensing the medication. The user was unable to access, 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 50929862 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50929851 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Application Program Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50929847 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Mechanical Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50929837 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Mechanical Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50929834 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Installation-Related Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50929693 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Mechanical Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50929271 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Mechanical Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50929269 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.