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Duragesic Patch Recall Lawyers

Johnson & Johnson has issued another Duragesic patch recall for one lot of their name brand pain patch and one lot of generic fentanyl patch which were sold by Sandoz, Inc. The fentanyl lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are investigating potential Duragesic patch lawsuits on behalf of users or caregivers who suffered a fentanyl overdose death that may have been caused by a leaking patch.

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Duragesic Lawsuit Verdicts Mount

In the first four Duragesic patch lawsuits to go to trial against two Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries, the plaintiffs have won every case and juries have returned verdicts which combine to exceed $36 million.

>>INFORMATION: Duragesic Patch Problems

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Generic Fentanyl Pain Patch Recall

For the fourth time this year, a generic fentanyl pain patch recall was issued because some patches have been found to be leaking fentanyl gel, which could cause a fentanyl overdose or death. The latest recall was issued by Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for one lot of their 75 mcg/hr Fentanyl Transdermal System pain patches, which were sold throughout the United States.

>>INFORMATION: Fentanyl Pain Patch Lawsuits

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FDA concerned about Fentora problems with wider use

Cephalon, Inc. is attempting to seek FDA approval for Fentora tablets to be used for sudden pain in non-cancer patients who have already developed a tolerance to opioids. An FDA advisory panel is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to review the subject. Documents released in advance of the meeting indicate that the FDA is concerned that wider approval could have a “devastating effect” due to the risk of Fentora overdose and abuse.

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Duragesic and Fentanyl Patch lawsuits investigated for users of recalled patches

For the third time in less than a month, a fentanyl patch recall has been issued due to fears that manufacturing defects could allow the powerful medication contained in the patch to leak directly onto the skin. This could cause respiratory depression, a fentanyl overdose or death. Millions of potentially defective patches have now been recalled and the lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential Duragesic and Fentanyl Patch lawsuits for users who have experienced a severe injury or death as a result of an overdose.

>>INFORMATION: Fentanyl Patch Lawsuits

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Second Fentanyl Patch Recall issued

Two fentanyl patch recalls have been issued over the past seven days due to a risk that users or handlers of the powerful painkiller could experience respiratory depression or fentanyl overdose after coming into contact with the patch. Two different manufacturing defects at different plants have resulted in recalls involving the brand name Duragesic pain patch and generic fentanyl patches sold by Sandoz and Actavis. The fentanyl gel in these patches could leak out and come into direct contact with the skin, resulting in serious and potentially fatal injuries.

>>PRIOR POST (2/13/2008): Duragesic Pain Patch Recall

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Duragesic recall issued due to leaking fentanyl gel

Yesterday, Johnson & Johnson issued a Duragesic recall for all lots of their 25 microgram-per-hour fentanyl patches. Some of the powerful painkilling patches could contain a cut in the lining of the internal reservoir where the fentanyl gel is stored. This may allow the gel to leak directly onto the skin, resulting in serious and potentially fatal problems, such as respiratory depression or a possible fentanyl overdose.

>>INFORMATION: Duragesic Recall Lawsuits

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Duragesic patch dangers continue to cause overdose and death

Last month the FDA issued a second warning about Duragesic patch dangers which have claimed the lives of many people who never should have been given the powerful narcotic painkiller. Despite knowledge of these risks, Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of the Duragesic patch, continues to fail to take steps which could reduce the risk of injury and ensure that doctors and patients are aware of the problems associated with their pain patches.

>>INFORMATION: Duragesic patch lawsuits

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Fentanyl patch problems lead to second FDA warning

The FDA has issued a second warning about problems associated with the fentanyl pain patch. The powerful drug, which has been on the market since 1990, continues to result in unnecessary overdoses and deaths, especially when it is used inappropriately. Despite an earlier warning issued over two years ago, fentanyl patch problems claim lives and many doctors still do not appreciate the dangers associated with the drug.

>>INFORMATION: Fentanyl patch overdose and death

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Fentora lawsuits are reviewed as FDA issues warning

The FDA issued a public health notice yesterday about the risk of death associated with the use of Fentora tablets.  Side effects could result in overdose or death caused by inappropriate use and over-prescription.  The manufacturer, Cephalon, Inc., has agreed to add stronger warnings and improve the dosing instructions to reduce the risk of problems.  The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential Fentora lawsuits for deaths caused by overdose after using the drug.

>>INFORMATION: Fentora lawsuits

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Additional Information and Lawsuit Resources

MRI Lawsuit
MRI Contrast Lawsuits

Gadolinium contrast used during MRI and MRA could cause Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) among those with kidney problems.

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Chantix Lawsuits
Denture Cream Problems

Fixodent lawsuits and Super PoliGrip lawsuits are being filed for denture wearers who suffered zinc poisoning, neuopathy and other injuries.

Denture Cream Lawsuit Info

Yamaha Rhino Rollover Lawsuits
DePuy ASR Hip Replacement

The DePuy ASR metal-on-metal hip implant has been associated with a higher-than-expected rate of hip failures and other painful hip problems.

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Yasmin and Yaz problems
Yasmin and Yaz Side Effects

The popular birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella have been linked to an increased risk of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries that were not adequately warned about.

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