Becton Dickinson & Co. (BD) is recalling approximately 42,991 units of laboratory software and diagnostic hardware systems after confirming that technical support login credentials were accessed by an unauthorized individual. The recall includes several major diagnostic platforms, including the BD EpiCenter, BD MAX, BD Synapsys, BD Phoenix M50, and BACTEC (FX, FX40, 9120, 9240) systems. These products are primarily used in medical and research laboratories for managing diagnostic data and testing patient samples for infections. While there have been no reports of patient harm or exploited vulnerabilities in clinical environments, BD is taking steps to reset and update all affected credentials to prevent unauthorized access. Owners of these systems should continue to use the products but must contact the manufacturer to ensure their specific software and hardware receives necessary security patches.
Login codes used by BD’s technical support teams to maintain and repair equipment were stolen by an unauthorized person. Because these codes allow access to the systems, an intruder could potentially view private patient data or alter system settings, which could affect the accuracy or availability of important medical test results.
Security reset and update of technical support credentials.
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Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response
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