BD Pyxis CII Safe ES software versions 1.7.3 and 1.7.4 may overwrite controlled substance properties without warning, risking diversion of controlled substances. Affected units include specific model numbers and software versions.
When global edit is used to update multiple formulary properties simultaneously, the following properties: 1) Require Lot Number on Recall, 2) Access Destruction Bin (Witness), 3) Add to Destruction Bin (Count/Empty), 4) CII Safe Stock Out Notice are, without user warning, overwritten to the value NO , which could result in diversion of controlled substances from the automated dispensing cabinet.
BD Pyxis CII Safe ES software versions 1.7.3 and 1.7.4 may overwrite controlled substance properties without warning, potentially allowing diversion of controlled substances. This recall affects healthcare facilities using these systems for medication management.
The software may overwrite critical controlled substance properties (like requiring lot numbers) without user warning when updating multiple formulary properties. This could allow controlled substances to be diverted from the automated dispensing cabinet without detection.
Healthcare facilities using BD Pyxis CII Safe ES software versions 1.7.3 or 1.7.4 for controlled substance management are most at risk. These systems are typically used in hospitals and pharmacies.
Check for software versions 1.7.3 or 1.7.4 on BD Pyxis CII Safe ES systems. Affected units include specific model numbers and reference codes listed in the recall notice.
Review the software version on your BD Pyxis CII Safe ES system to determine if it is 1.7.3 or 1.7.4.
The software may overwrite controlled substance properties without user warning when updating multiple formulary properties, potentially allowing diversion of controlled substances.
Check your software version; if it is 1.7.3 or 1.7.4, contact BD Pyxis for guidance on next steps.
Yes, specific model numbers and reference codes are listed in the recall notice, including REF: 1116-00 and others.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BD Pyxis to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0093-2024 — BD Pyxis BD Pyxis Hello, I own a BD Pyxis that is covered by recall Z-0093-2024 from BD Pyxis. 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.
