FENTANYL PATCH: NEW RECALL BY PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY ACTAVIS. AN ATTORNEY CAN HELP IF YOU’VE BEEN INJURED IN AN OVERDOSE.
On March 1, 2008, the FDA (Food & Drug Administration) announced that pharmaceutical company Actavis would be voluntarily recalling all of their Fentanyl skin patches. The patches release the pain killer Fentanyl through application on the skin. Defects in the Actavis patches result in too much Fentanyl being released causing overdose which can lead to death. Fentanyl is used to treat chronic pain and is nearly 100 times stronger than opium. The popular Duragesic Fentanyl skin patch has also been under recall due to overdose and defect. See our page on Fentanyl for more information. If you or a loved one has experienced serious side effects or death due to use of a Fentanyl skin patch, contact a lawyer immediately. In California, please call the law firm of The Rudman Law Firm, PLC LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO now for your free consultation.
In February 2008, Actavis first recalled 14 batches of their Fentanyl transdermal patch. A defect in the fold-over of the patch was reportedly causing leakage of gel and forced the initial recall. A month later, as a precaution, Actavis recalled all of its remaining lots to be sold in the U.S. The manufacturer contracted to make the patches by Actavis is Corium International, Inc.
Fentanyl transdermal patches are for chronic-pain treatment in opiate-tolerant patients. They work by slowly releasing Fentanyl in gel form through the skin to the body. Leakage can cause serious side effects including respiratory distress and overdose, which can be fatal. If you suspect you have been in contact with Fentanyl through a patch that has been damaged or which is defective in anyway, you should immediately rinse the affected area with cold water, without soap, and dispose of the patch in the toilet. Defective patches do not provide appropriate pain relief.
Have you or a loved one suffered adverse effects or death from the Fentanyl skin patch in California? We are here to help you in your time of need. The Law Firm of The Rudman Law Firm, PLC LLP has over 50 years combined experience in representing the rights of the injured. Call us toll-free now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776), and we will come to you for a confidential interview to discuss your needs and rights. Please call us now.
