BD Pyxis MedStation 403 Medication Cabinet Recall: Fingerprint Scanner Overheats Risk

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Recalling firmCareFusion 303, Inc.10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd · San Diego, CA 92121-4386

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What happened, in plain English

CareFusion is recalling BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 medication cabinets because the fingerprint scanner can overheat and cause 1st degree burns. This risk affects healthcare facilities using these cabinets for medication storage.

Why it’s dangerous

The fingerprint scanner in the medication cabinet can overheat to a temperature that causes 1st degree burns. This happens when the scanner is used repeatedly without adequate cooling. The risk is not immediate but can occur during normal operation.

Who’s affected

Healthcare facilities using the BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 medication cabinets are most at risk. The recall applies to specific units with the listed serial numbers.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the serial number on the cabinet. Affected units have the specific serial number 10885403512629. The product is sold under the CareFusion brand as the BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 medication cabinet.

Brand
CareFusion
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check for Overheating
If the fingerprint scanner becomes hot to the touch, stop using the cabinet immediately.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The product may overheat and cause 1st degree burns, so it is not safe to use without checking the serial number.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check the serial number on the cabinet. If it matches 10885403512629, contact CareFusion for instructions.

How can I tell if my cabinet is affected?

Affected units have the specific serial number 10885403512629. Check the cabinet label for this number.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send CareFusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall Z-2297-2026 — CareFusion CareFusion

Hello,

I own a CareFusion that is covered by recall Z-2297-2026 from CareFusion.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2297-2026 (April 30, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2297-2026 to see it in context.
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CareFusion 303, Inc. recalls BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 REF: 303 Medication cabinet

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