CareFusion 303, Inc. is recalling 2,679 BD Pyxis MedBank automated dispensing cabinets and associated software. A software error can allow hospital staff to remove medications from the cabinet without a required pharmacist's validation code if the "Clear All" option is selected on a patient's profile. This defect affects several models including the MedFlex, MedBank Tower, and MedBank Mini systems running specific software versions.
The software error may lead to the unintended and incorrect removal of medications from the dispensing cabinets. This poses a risk of medication errors, where patients could receive the wrong drug or incorrect dosage, although no injuries have been reported to date.
Quantity affected: 2679 units.
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