Fentanyl Patch Lawsuits
Oct. 21, 2010 The FDA announces the recall of certain lots of Actavis 25 mcg/h Fentanyl Pain Patch due to an accelerated release of Fentanyl that can lead to adverse events for at-risk patients, including excessive sedation, respiratory depression, hypoventilation (slow breathing), and apnea (temporary suspension of breathing). See: Actavis 25 mcg/h Fentanyl Pain Patch Recall
FDA announced on February 12, 2008, that PriCara, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.has recalled all lots of 25 mcg DURAGESIC® (fentanyl transdermal system) patches sold by PriCara in the United States and all 25 mcg/hr fentanyl patches sold by Sandoz Inc.(See:Sandoz Fentanyl Patch Recall) in the United States are being voluntarily recalled. The recalled fentanyl patches all have expiration dates on or before December 2009, were manufactured by ALZA Corporation. The fentanyl patch recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) All 25 mcg/hr fentanyl patches manufactured by ALZA and sold in Canada also are being recalled. (More news about Duragesic Fentanyl Patch Recall)
NOTE: Remember, if you or a loved one is using a fentanyl patch and you experience ANY unusual symptoms or potential side effects of fentanyl or any other medications,then call a Doctor or Health Care Provider or 911 immediately. In a fentanyl overdose, speed of emergency medical help may be the difference in life & death to prevent a fentanyl overdose or fentanyl toxicity death. If in doubt, always call a Medical Professional.
Actavis Fentanyl Patch Recall
Actavis Inc., the United States manufacturing and marketing division of the international generic pharmaceutical company Actavis Group hf, today announced is proceeding with the voluntarily recall from wholesalers and pharmacies of all lots of Fentanyl transdermal system CII patches sold in the United States. This fentanyl patch recall includes Actavis Fentanyl Transdermal System, 25 mcg/hr.,Actavis Fentanyl Transdermal System, 50 mcg/hr, Actavis Fentanyl Transdermal System, 75 mcg/hr and the largest fentanyl pain patch the Actavis Fentanyl Transdermal System, 100 mcg/hr. (See:Actavis Fentanyl Patch Recall)
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