Fentanyl Pain Patch Attorneys

Fentanyl is a pain medication that is about 100 times as strong as morphine and is used to treat chronic pain. Because of the strength of the medication, pain patches are used to deliver safe amounts of Fentanyl to patients.

The Duragesic pain patch was released to the U.S. market in 1994 by Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries, Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. and Alza Corp. Since it was introduced to patients, makers of the Duragesic patch, as well as makers of generic versions, have faced several defective drug lawsuits by patents alleging that the patches cause serious injuries and deaths.

Fentanyl Dangers

Lawsuits filed against the makers of Fentanyl pain patches allege that manufacturing defects allowed the patches to leak the potent Fentanyl gel in an uncontrolled manner. When used and working properly, the pain patches are designed to steadily release the Fentanyl gel over the course of three days. If the powerful drug is delivered in heavy doses, it can result in serious injury, respiratory depression, or death.

Fentanyl Recalls

The manufacturers of Fentanyl have recalled specific lots of Duragesic and generic pain patches in the past, with the most recent recall being issued in December of 2008 by the PriCara division of Ortho-MacNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson unit, as well as Sandoz Inc.

Do You Have a Case?

  • If you or a loved one suffered injury or death following use of the Duragesic or generic brand Fentanyl pain patch, you should consult an attorney as soon as possible.
  • The Fentanyl pain patch should be prescribed for chronic pain. If you were prescribed the Fentanyl pain patch for pain that was not chronic, or for use after an operation, you may have a case.
  • The Fentanyl pain patch should only be prescribed after a medical professional has gone over all other medications you have been using.
  • A medical professional should review proper use of the Fentanyl pain patch with patients. For example, heat can trigger a Fentanyl overdose when using the pain patch. If a medical professional did not advise you of the potential dangers of the Fentanyl pain patch, as well as proper use of the medication, you may have a case.

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 Consult an Attorney

If any of the above situations apply to you or your loved one, is important to contact a Fentanyl attorney for a review of your case. A lawyer can evaluate your claim and advise you of your legal rights.

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