BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 Medication Cabinet Recall
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CareFusion 303, Inc. is recalling one BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 REF: 303 medication cabinet due to a fingerprint scanner that may overheat and cause first-degree burns.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on July 11, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
CareFusion 303, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of the BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 medication cabinet after determining that the fingerprint scanner may overheat to a temperature that could cause a first-degree burn.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects the BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 REF: 303 Medication cabinet. One unit is involved. The product has UDI 10885403512629 and applies to all serial numbers. Distribution was nationwide in the United States and to AE, AU, BE, BH, BR, CA, CL, ES, GB, IT, KW, MA, MX, NZ, PT, QA, SA, SG, TH, TW.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact the recalling firm for additional information regarding the recall.
Why This Matters
The Class II recall involves a device that may cause first-degree burns if the fingerprint scanner overheats.
Source
FDA recall Z-2297-2026. https://www.fda.gov
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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