CareFusion recalls Pyxis MedStation ES devices with software versions 1.7.0-1.7.4 due to potential patient data loss and medication errors. Affected units may show incorrect medication information.
Automated dispensing cabinet software is experiencing: 1) ES device download failure resulting in partial patient information loss that leads to 2) partial loss of patient transaction data, seen as a server upload processing error. Outdated/incorrect information display may contribute to the removal of medication to which the patient is allergic, incorrect dose amount, or discontinued medication.
CareFusion is recalling Pyxis MedStation ES medical devices because software issues could cause partial loss of patient information and medication data. This might lead to patients receiving medications they are allergic to or incorrect doses.
The software can fail to download patient information properly, causing partial loss of patient data. This might result in incorrect medication dispensing, such as giving patients medications they are allergic to or incorrect doses.
Healthcare facilities using Pyxis MedStation ES devices with specific software versions are affected. Patients receiving care from these devices may be at risk if medication errors occur.
Check for Pyxis MedStation ES devices with software versions 1.7.0 through 1.7.4. These include the Med ES Main (REF: 323) and Med ES Main Tower (REF: 352) models.
Look for software versions 1.7.0 to 1.7.4 on your Pyxis MedStation ES device.
The software has issues that can cause partial loss of patient information and medication data, potentially leading to incorrect medication dispensing.
Check your device's software version. If it's 1.7.0-1.7.4, contact CareFusion for updates or instructions.
The recall is for potential medication errors, but the risk is low as the software issues are not causing immediate harm in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CareFusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1579-2023 — CareFusion CareFusion Hello, I own a CareFusion that is covered by recall Z-1579-2023 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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