Fentanyl Patch Update
December 31, 2008 - Pricara, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has recalled one lot of 50mcg/hr DURAGESIC® fentanyl patches with the lot number 0817239 and one lot of fentanyl patches sold by Sandoz Inc. with the lot number 0816851. Due to a manufacturing defect these lots may have a "cut" along one side of the patch. The result is a possible release of fentanyl gel from the patch, exposing patients or caregivers directly to the fentanyl gel causing serious injury or death. The Duragesic™ Patch litigation in which Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck PC has taken a leading role, involves recalled patches and other Duragesic patches that are suspected of leaking fentanyl leading to the death of our clients due to "fentanyl toxicity."
