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BD Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main), REF: 323 recallZ-1579-2023 · CareFusion 303, Inc. · initiated Apr 5, 2023

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from CareFusion 303, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Automated dispensing cabinet software is experiencing: 1) ES device download failure resulting in partial patient information loss that leads to 2) partial loss of patient transaction data, seen as a server upload processing error. Outdated/incorrect information display may contribute to the removal of medication to which the patient is allergic, incorrect dose amount, or discontinued medication.

FDA root cause category: Software Design Change

What the company is doing

On 4/5/23, correction notices were distributed to Biomedical Engineering, Risk Management, Nursing, Pharmacy Directors who were informed of the following: 1) Remind users that automated dispensing cabinet devices are not a replacement for the medical record (e.g., medication orders, medication administration record (MAR), and patient allergy information) and are not to be relied on as the source of truth for medication administration. Consult the hospital medical record before removing any medication. 2. Please ensure this letter is forwarded to applicable facilities if devices have been transferred and that all appropriate personnel have been made aware of this issue. 3. Complete and return the response form to [email protected] Recalling Firm Actions: 1. For customers who have reported an upload processing failure, the support team can provide a copy of affected data that is unable to be moved to the ES Server data repository. 2. A software update is available. The recalling firm will contact you to schedule a time to install the software update. For further assistance contact Customer Support at 1-866-583-8783, 5:00am PST to 4:00pm PST, Monday - Friday; or Technical Support, bd.com/self-service, 1-800-727-6102, 24 hours, 7 days a week

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1579-2023
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Apr 5, 2023
Posted by the FDA
May 11, 2023
Recalling firm
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Quantity
1,474
Product code
BRY
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of KS, NY, NC, LA, MA, MI.

Product description

BD Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main), REF: 323; BD Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main Tower), REF: 352; BD Pyxis Anesthesia Station ES, REF: 327; BD Pyxis CII Safe ES Tower Main, REF: 1116-00; BD Pyxis CII Safe ES, Desktop PC, W-LESS SCNR, BIO, REF: 107-255-01

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

REF/UDI-DI/Software: 323/10885403512667/1.7.0, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 1.7.4; 352/10885403512674/1.7.0, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 1.7.4; 327/10885403477836/1.7.0, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 1.7.4; 1116-00/10885403512605/1.7.0, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 1.7.4; 107-255-01/1.7.0, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 1.7.4

Devices named in this recall

3 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

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