MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PYXIS ES; AUTOMATED DISPENSING MEDICATION SYSTEM

Device Problem Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  Other  

Event Description

A new pyxis machine called pyxis es was installed in our facility.The machine should indicate the proper amount of medication to remove so that the nurse has the right dosage.An order for ativan and robitussin ac were sent to the screen but the machine indicated the wrong amount for removal.The nurse caught the error in time and the correct amount was removed for the patient.The problem was sent to the it team for troubleshooting by the pharmacist working that day.A problem in the transmission of the order was identified.(b)(6).

• Brand Name: PYXIS ES
• Type of Device: AUTOMATED DISPENSING MEDICATION SYSTEM
• MDR Report Key: 4699897
• MDR Text Key: 20754205
• Report Number: MW5042118
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JQP
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Voluntary
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/20/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Other
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/13/2015
• Patient Sequence Number: 1