Duragesic Fentanyl Pain Patch Recall
July 30, 2008
Filed under Fentanyl Side Effects, Medical Alerts
Duragesic (fentanyl, transdermal) pain patches were recalled in February 2008 due to a manufacturer’s defect which allowed fentanyl, the active ingredient, to seep out through one side. Over abortion of fentanyl, whether in buccal or transdermal form, is extremely dangerous and can be fatal.
Duragesic (fentanyl) pain patches are manufactured by Johnson and Johnson and are sold by J&J’s PriCara unit, Sandoz, and Alza Corp.
Only Duragesic 25 microgram/hour patches were included in the February 2008 recall. However, other patch doses may be equally as dangerous and deadly if handled improperly.
This is the second Duragesic pain patch recall in recent years. In 2004 Duragesic pain patches were recalled for a similar defect which also allowed fentanyl to leak out at an uncontrolled rate. The 2004 Duragesic recall included all patch doses, and resulted in hundreds of deaths in the United States.
If you have lost the life of a loved one due to defective Duragesic patches, or have suffered serious side effects yourself contact McEwen Law Firm today. We offer free, no obligation, consultations to help provide you with the options necessary to procede with your case.
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