BD Pyxis Anesthesia Station ES Recall
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CareFusion 303, Inc. is recalling 4,579 units of the BD Pyxis Anesthesia Station ES medication cabinet due to a fingerprint scanner that may overheat and cause first-degree burns.
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What Happened
The fingerprint scanner may overheat to a temperature to cause 1st degree burn.
Which Products Are Affected
BD Pyxis Anesthesia Station ES REF: 327 Medication cabinet. 4,579 units. All Serial Numbers/UDI:10885403477836. Distributed US: Nationwide and OUS: AE, AU, BE, BH, BR, CA, CL, ES, GB, IT, KW, MA, MX, NZ, PT, QA, SA, SG, TH, TW.
What You Should Do
This is a voluntary firm-initiated recall. Consumers should contact the recalling firm for further guidance.
Why This Matters
This Class II recall affects 4,579 units distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2299-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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