Ethex Morphine Recall due to risk of Morphine Overdose
A nationwide Ethex morphine recall was issued yesterdat for 60 mg extended release morphine sulfate tablets. It was discovered that certain pills sold may contain up to double the appropriate medication and be twice as thick as normal. The recall lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. are reviewing potential Ethex morphine lawsuits for individuals who suffered a morphine overdose or death while taking the medication.
>>FDA LINK: Ethex Morphine Sulfate Recall
According to the manufacturer, one lot of morphine sulfate 60 mg extended release tablets (lot number 91762) distributed between April 16, 2008 and April 27, 2008 may contain defective pills. They were commercially released throughout the United States under an “ETHEX” label, with white oval pills.
Morphine is a highly potent opiate analgesic drug. Exposure to too much of the drug could cause a morphine overdose, with potentially fatal consequences. Double strength morphine side effects could include:
- Difficulty Breathing
- Lack of Breathing
- Low Blood Pressure
- Death
According to Ethex Corporation, the morphine recall only applies to the one lot of 65 mg tablets, and other strengths or lots were apparently not impacted. However, no information has been provided to explain how they know that the quality check failures that allowed tablets with double the morphine to be sold, did not extend to other lots.
Less than 60 days ago, Actavis Totowa issued a Digitek recall after they discovered that manufacturing problems also allowed tablets to be sold with double the active pharmaceutical ingredient and double the appropriate thickness. However, that recall was issued for all lots of the medication, since reports surfaced about possible side effects which could be linked to the double strength tablets as early as 2006.
MORPHINE RECALL LAWSUITS
Any users of Ethex morphine sulfate who are concerned about their medication should contact their doctor or pharmacist. Unfortunately, most users of the drug are likely to be very ill, with reduced strength and energy. As a result, they may not realize that their medication is overweight or oversized.
For those who have experienced a severe physical injury or death as a result of a morphine overdose after taking the medication, the lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. are providing free consultations to review the legal rights which may be available. Any unused Ethex morphine sulfate 60 mg extended release tablets from lot number 91762 should be stored and marked so that they are not taken in the future. Request a free consultation and claim evaluation.
