CareFusion recalls Pyxis Anesthesia ES and MedStation systems with outdated drawer firmware that may cause medication delays for patients. Affected units have specific model numbers and serial codes.
Automated dispensing cabinet drawer firmware may have inadvertently been downgraded to an earlier version of drawer firmware during new device installations or device replacement upgrades, which may lead to an increased frequency of drawer failures, which could increase the likelihood of patients experiencing delays in receiving medications.
CareFusion is recalling Pyxis Anesthesia ES and MedStation systems that may have outdated drawer firmware. This could cause delays in patients receiving medications, which is a serious risk in healthcare settings.
The automated dispensing cabinet's drawer firmware may have been downgraded during device installations or upgrades. This increases the chance of drawer failures, which can delay medication delivery to patients.
Healthcare facilities using the Pyxis Anesthesia ES System (PAS ES) or Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main) with specific model numbers are most at risk. Patients receiving medications through these systems could experience delays.
Check for the model numbers: Pyxis Anesthesia ES System (PAS ES) REF 327, Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main) REF 323, or Pyxis MedStation ES Tower REF 352. These units have drawer firmware version 1.10.2.5 (ES version 1.6.1).
Verify the drawer firmware version on your Pyxis system; affected units have version 1.10.2.5 (ES version 1.6.1).
Reach out to CareFusion for guidance on firmware updates or replacements if your system is affected.
Affected models include Pyxis Anesthesia ES System (PAS ES) REF 327, Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main) REF 323, and Pyxis MedStation ES Tower REF 352.
Check for drawer firmware version 1.10.2.5 (ES version 1.6.1) on your system, which is associated with specific model numbers and serial codes.
No, but you should check the firmware version and contact CareFusion for updates or replacements if your system is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CareFusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1207-2023 — CareFusion CareFusion Hello, I own a CareFusion that is covered by recall Z-1207-2023 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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