CareFusion 303, Inc. recalls BD Pyxis MedStation ES
Reason for recall
Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) received a Half Height CUBIE drawer firmware update, which caused a Cubie Insert event which prompts software to generate a duplicate address, which causes an error and the drawer to fail, which may lead to inability or delay in accessing stored items, delay in the replenishment of ADCs or patient specific medications stored outside of ADCs.
Affected product
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Affected products & lots
- BD Pyxis MedStation ES, REF: 323, BD Pyxis MedStation ES 7 Drawer Auxiliary, REF: 324, BD Pyxis MedStation ES Tower, REF: 352, BD Pyxis Pro 7-Drawer Auxiliary, REF: 1149-00, BD Pyxis Pro 7- Drawer Auxiliary with Secure Tower, REF: 1152-00, BD Pyxis Pro MedStation Main, REF: 1155-00, BD Pyxis CII Safe ES, REF:1116-00UDI-DI 323/10885403512667
What the firm is doing
On 11/20/2025, correction notices were mailed and emailed to customers: 1) If a pocket fails with the error message of "Duplicate Address Detected," users with the proper permissions can leverage the "Recover Storage Space" functionality to eject the affected pocket and clear the error. Note: This does not resolve the Firmware v1.48 issue. This only clears the error message from the "Recover Storage Space" screen. Content stored within the affected CUBIE pocket will still need to be manually accessed once the CUBIE pocket is ejected. 2) Facilities should have comprehensive policies and procedures that outline alternative ways to access items, which may include removing from a different device or from pharmacy. 3. A redundant supply of all life sustaining medication should be kept in a nearby location to help mitigate the length of delay. 4. Firm recommends making a "code-box" or "crash cart" of medications that are readily available outside of an automated storage device in the event of an emergency. Facility policies and procedures should clearly identify when it is appropriate to access emergency medications. Refer to product user guide for additional information. 5. Keys can be used to manually access unavailable drawers. Keys must be readily available and retrievable to constitute risk mitigation. Hospital policies and procedures should be devised by the facility indicating location of keys along with how they are to be obtained and used in downtime scenarios. 6. Share and disseminate this notice within your facility network. 7. Complete and return the response form via email to BDRC21@bd.com Firm will install the firmware 1.49 upgrade either remotely or via a field service visit. Note: Firmware updates to main devices will update the Aux when connected to the main device. Firm contacts: Remediation Support: US-Pyxis-Field-Action-Remediation@bd.com Technical Support: bd.com/self-service, Phone:1-800-727-6102
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Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CO, IN, OH, TX, KS, FL, GA, NC, CA, HI, IL, NY, MI, VA, AL, LA, NE, KY, OK, AR, TN, WY, NJ, WI, SD, AZ, NV, MO, MA, ID, WV, DE, PA, WA, MT, CT, IA, MD, PR, MN, NM, OR, VT, MS, ME, AK, UT, DC, GU, SC, NH, RI, ND, AS and the countries of CH, CA, KW, QA, NL, GB, UY, AU, NZ, BH, TH, SG, CN, FR, LB, BS, HK, TR, PL, AR, BR, CL, CO, MX, ES, BM, SA, IL.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-0962-2026
- FDA device classification · BRYOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 868.6100The federal regulation governing this device
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find CareFusion 303, Inc.Search for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.
Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.
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