Becton Dickinson recalls BD MAX System (Model 441916) due to potential unauthorized access to product service credentials. Affected units may have security vulnerabilities that could compromise data confidentiality, integrity, or availability.
BD confirmed that product service credentials used by some BD technical support teams to access certain BD products were accessed by an unauthorized actor. Until these product service credentials are updated, there is a risk of unauthorized access that may impact the confidentiality, integrity and/or availability of the relevant products and associated data.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD MAX System models with serial numbers starting with CT (e.g., CT1777) due to a security vulnerability where unauthorized access to product service credentials could compromise data confidentiality, integrity, or availability. This recall affects specific units sold with the model number 441916.
The recall is due to a security vulnerability where unauthorized actors could access product service credentials used by Becton Dickinson technical support teams. This could lead to compromised confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the relevant products and associated data, but does not involve physical harm or immediate safety risks.
Users of the BD MAX System with the model number 441916 and specific serial numbers (e.g., CT1777) are affected. Healthcare facilities or laboratories using this system for clinical trials may be at higher risk due to potential data exposure.
Check if your BD MAX System has the model number 441916 and serial numbers listed in the recall (e.g., CT1777, CT1168, CT1902). The product is used in clinical trials and laboratory settings.
Verify if your BD MAX System has a serial number starting with 'CT' (e.g., CT1777) and matches the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall.
Reach out to Becton Dickinson for guidance on next steps if your product is affected.
No, this recall is a security issue that could affect data confidentiality, integrity, or availability but does not pose a direct health risk.
Check if your product has the model number 441916 and a serial number listed in the recall (e.g., CT1777, CT1168, CT1902).
Contact Becton Dickinson directly for guidance on next steps. The recall does not require immediate action to stop using the product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0590-2025 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0590-2025 from Becton Dickinson. 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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