Becton Dickinson recalls BD EpiCenter Data Management System software version 440981 due to potential unauthorized access to product service credentials, risking data confidentiality and security. Affected units include specific serial numbers and catalog numbers listed in the recall.
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 software version 440981 of their BD EpiCenter Data Management System because unauthorized actors accessed product service credentials. This could lead to breaches in data confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Users should check if their software matches the affected version and take action as described.
Unauthorized actors accessed product service credentials used by Becton Dickinson technical support teams to access certain BD products. This could allow unauthorized individuals to access confidential patient data, compromise system integrity, or disrupt data availability if the credentials are not updated.
Users of BD EpiCenter Data Management System software version 440981 with the specific catalog number 440981 and listed serial numbers are affected. Healthcare providers and institutions using this software for patient data management are most at risk.
Check if your software version is 440981 with catalog number 440981. Affected units include specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, such as 6GF3TD2, 2MJHML1, and others.
Verify your BD EpiCenter Data Management System software version and catalog number to confirm if it matches the affected version (440981).
Contact Becton Dickinson directly to update product service credentials to prevent unauthorized access.
The recall indicates a risk of unauthorized access to product service credentials, which could potentially compromise data confidentiality, integrity, or availability. However, the hazard is not described as causing direct harm to patients in normal use.
Check if your software version is 440981 with catalog number 440981. Affected units include specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, such as 6GF3TD2, 2MJHML1, and others.
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation of use. Users should update credentials to mitigate the risk, but the hazard is not described as causing serious injury or immediate danger.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0586-2025 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0586-2025 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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