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Third-party Vulnerability

Windows 7 Operating System End of Life Notice

Background

This notification is voluntarily shared by BD with Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations (ISAOs).

BD communicates with our customers about cybersecurity vulnerabilities to help healthcare providers manage potential risks through awareness and guidance.

This notification provides product security information and recommendations related to Microsoft’s decision to end support for the Windows 7 Operating System. BD previously communicated that Microsoft would end support for the Windows 7 Operating System (OS) in a bulletin published in March 2019 (Windows 7 Operating System End of Life). The purpose of this updated bulletin is to inform our customers about which upgrade path is applicable to each product.

Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 Operating System on January 14, 2020, Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1 on October 13, 2020, and Extended Security Updates for Windows Embedded Standard 7 on October 10, 2023. As a result, Microsoft no longer provides security updates or support for devices running the referenced operating systems.

Mitigations & Compensating Controls

The BD products listed below have been identified as having a Windows 7 Operating System (OS) and are impacted by Microsoft’s decision to end support. While Microsoft's decision to end its support of the Windows 7 Operating System (OS) is outside of our control, this will directly impact BD devices that have not been transitioned to supported platforms.

This means BD will no longer provide any Windows 7 OS-related support, such as “Critical” and “Important” security updates as defined by the Microsoft Security Response Center, warranty-covered support, extended-support, technical support, or service support. BD may provide limited hardware and device repair services subject to the availability of spare parts and software compatibility.

BD Products Running Windows® 7

Versions Applicable

Windows 10 Upgrade Path

No Windows 10 Upgrade Path Available

BD Accuri™ C6

v1.0

 

BD FACSAria™ III

v8.0.3 and prior

 

BD FACSCanto™ 10-color

v8.0.3 and prior

 

BD FACSCanto™ 10-color clinical

v3.1 and prior

 

BD FACSCanto™ II

v8.0.3 and prior

 

BD FACSCanto™ II clinical

v3.1 and prior

 

BD FACSCelesta™

v8.0.1

 

BD FACSJazz™

v1.2 and prior

 

BD FACSLink™

v1.0

 

BD FACSSample Prep Assistant™ III

v5.0 and prior

 

BD FACSVerse™

v1.0.6 and prior

 

BD FACSVia™

v1.0

 

Influx™

v1.2 and prior

 

LSRFortessa™

v8.0.3 and prior

 

LSRFortessa™ X-20

v8.0.3 and prior

 

BD BACTEC™ FX

v5.30 and prior

 

BD BACTEC™ FX40

v2.51A and prior

 

BD BACTEC™ Touch

All

 

BD EpiCenter™

v7.00A and prior

 

BD Kiestra™ InoqulA+™

v12.0

 

BD Kiestra™ WCA

v2.1

 

BD Kiestra™ TLA

v2.1

 

BD MAX

v4.90 and prior

 

BD Phoenix™ M50

v1.1.110 and prior

 

BD DataLink™

v8.13 and prior

 

BD Totalys™ Multiprocessor

v1.62C and prior

 

BD Totalys™ SlidePrep

v1.4.0.0 (CPU model Advantech ARK 3360F) and prior

 

BD Viper LT™

v3.06A and prior. BioFire Reader is still on Win7.

 

BD™ Bruker MALDI Biotyper™

v4.0 and prior

 

BD Pyxis™ MedStation™ ES

v1.6.1 and prior

 

BD Pyxis™ Anesthesia System ES

v1.6.1 and prior

 

BD Pyxis™ MedStation™ 3500

All

 

BD Pyxis™ Anesthesia Station 3500

All

 

BD Pyxis™ MedStation™ 4000

All

 

BD Pyxis™ MedStation™ 4000 Integrated Main

All

 

BD Pyxis™ Anesthesia Station 4000

All

 

BD Pyxis™ CIISafe Main & PC

v8 and prior

 

BD Pyxis™ MedBank 200

All

 

BD Pyxis™ MedBank 200 CUBIE™ Replenishment Station

All

 

BD Pyxis™ MedBank 500

All

 

BD Pyxis™ MedBank 500 CUBIE™ Replenishment Station

All

 

BD Pyxis™ MedFlex 1.0

All

 

BD Pyxis™ PharmoPack

All

 

BD Pyxis™ PARx

v5.1

 

BD Pyxis™ Connect

v3.3

 

BD Pyxis™ SupplyStation™

v10 and prior

 

BD Pyxis™ StockStation

v10 and prior

 

BD Pyxis™ SupplyRoller

v10 and prior

 

BD Pyxis™ CathRack

v10 and prior

 

BD Pyxis™ JITrBUD

v10 and prior

 

Sherlock 3CG™ Standalone Tip Confirmation Systems (NL2)

v1.0.0.0

 

Sherlock 3CG™ Standalone Tip Confirmation Systems (NL3)

v2.0.0.2-2015

 

Site~Rite Vision® II Ultrasound Systems

v1.9.5- All Versions- 2013

 

Site~Rite® 8 Ultrasound Systems

Existing WES7 systems- All versions in the field until serviced

New released and in service devices used Windows 10- No path for infield upgrade

 

This is not a comprehensive list. Contact your BD service representative for further details if you have a BD product running on an operating system that has been subject to an EOL determination (e.g., Windows 7). Your BD service representative can assist with potential upgrade options and timelines.

The availability of a Windows 10 Operating System may not apply to all customers or BD products and may incur additional costs based on individual customer contracts. 

Response

Please see the below guidance regarding remediation actions in accordance with the above table.

Windows 10 Upgrade Path

  • Product configurations will vary. As such, not all configurations are eligible for a Windows 10 OS upgrade and may require a hardware and software upgrade to be eligible and compatible with the Windows 10 operating system. BD may elect to provide extended support for hardware components beyond the end of support date originally provided by Microsoft, or end support for selected BD products due to their legacy components. Contact your BD service representative for further details regarding your products and potential upgrade options and timelines.

 

No Windows 10 Upgrade Path Available

  •  Contact your BD service representative for further details if you have a BD product running on an operating system that does not have a Windows 10 upgrade path available. BD may recommend that products that do not have a Windows 10 upgrade path and are owned be decommissioned, while BD devices that are leased may be subject to repossession. BD may provide limited hardware and device repair services subject to the availability of spare parts and software compatibility. Contact your BD service representative for further details regarding your products and potential upgrade options and timelines.

Additional Resources

 For product- or site-specific concerns, contact your BD service representative.