Duragesic / Fentanyl

Duragesic is an adhesive patch that is applied to skin and delivers a steady dose of fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful painkiller medication. Duragesic is administered to patients suffering chronic, debilitating pain.

In April 2004, Janssen Pharmaceutical Products, the manufacturer of Duragesic, issued a recall for defective patches. The recall applies to specific lots of the 75mcg strength Duragesic patches. These Duragesic patches have a faulty seal that permits full strength fentanyl to leak from the patch.

The recall pertains to lot numbers:

NDC no. 50458-035-05
Lot Control nos. 0327192, 0327193, 0327294, 0327295, and 0330362

It is very difficult, if not impossible, for patient to notice a defect or leak in their Duragesic patch. A defective Duragesic patch can lead to exposure to a fentanyl overdose and cause:

• Seizures
• Extreme lethargy
• Slow breathing
• Sedation
• Severe nausea
• Respiratory failure
• Cardiac arrest
• Coma
• Death

If you or a loved one has been harmed by Duragesic or another dangerous drug, please call or email our experienced Duragesic side effects lawyers today. We'll evaluate your claim for free and help you get the justice you deserve.