BD Pyxis MedStation ES Tower 352 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

CareF:usion recalls BD Pyxis MedStation ES Tower REF 352 medication cabinets because the fingerprint scanner can overheat and cause 1st degree burns. This hazard affects users who interact with the scanner regularly.

Why it’s dangerous

The fingerprint scanner can overheat to a temperature that causes 1st degree burns. This happens when the scanner is used repeatedly without adequate cooling. The risk is low but possible with direct contact.

Who’s affected

Healthcare workers using the medication cabinet with the fingerprint scanner are most at risk. Patients or staff who frequently touch the scanner may experience minor burns.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the BD Pyxis MedStation ES Tower REF 352 medication cabinet. Affected units have specific serial numbers starting with 10885403512674.

Brand
CareFusion
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Serial Number
Look for the serial number on the product, which starts with 10885403512674.

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Questions people ask

Is this product dangerous?

The recall states the fingerprint scanner may overheat to cause 1st degree burns, but the risk is low and only occurs with direct contact.

How can I tell if my product is affected?

Check the serial number on the product; affected units have serial numbers starting with 10885403512674.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the serial number.

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Subject: Recall Z-2302-2026 — CareFusion CareFusion

Hello,

I own a CareFusion that is covered by recall Z-2302-2026 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-2302-2026 (April 30, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2302-2026 to see it in context.
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CareFusion 303, Inc. recalls BD Pyxis MedStation ES Tower REF: 352 Medication cabinet

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