Duragesic Patch Lawsuits: Overdose and Death
Duragesic Patch Lawsuits are being reviewed nationwide for users of the pain patch who suffered fentanyl overdose or death. >>REQUEST A FREE CLAIM REVIEW
The Duragesic fentanyl patch has been linked to hundreds of cases of overdose and death. As a result of defective design and poor quality controls, patches could deliver excessive amounts of the active ingredient into the body. After putting the patch on their skin, some users have experienced a fentanyl overdose, resulting in a coma or sudden death.
The manufacturer of the Duragesic patch has known about problems associated with their product, yet people continue to die as a result of their defective and dangerous pain patches. The product liability lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. are reviewing Duragesic patch lawsuits for cases of overdose or death.
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DURAGESIC PATCH
The Duragesic Patch (fentanyl transdermal system) is a prescription pain medication which delivers a narcotic opiate painkiller through the skin. Although it is designed to deliver controlled doses over a 24 hour period, due to production problems and inadequate warnings/instructions, the pain patch has caused users to die or suffer serious injury when dangerous amounts of fentenyl were delivered.
>>INFORMATION: Duragesic Patch Problems
Manufacturered by Johnson & Johnson, through their subsidiaries Janssen Pharmaceutica and Alza Corp, the Duragesic Fentanyl Patch was approved in 1990. It has become a very popular prescription for pain management, with annual sales of approximately $1.3 billion in 2006. It is one of the top six best selling products for Johnson & Johnson.
Although the Duragesic Fentanyl Patch is only intended for management of severe, chronic pain (such as cancer) which can not be managed with less powerful drugs, it is often given off-label for less severe conditions. Due to aggressive marketing and misrepresentations regarding the risks associated with the fentanyl pain patch, many have suffered death or other serious injuries when they never should have received the patch in the first place.
Duragesic Patch lawsuits are pending in courts throughout the United States. Johnson & Johnson has already been found liable for several deaths in cases brought by families of those who have died. Johnson & Johnson's negligence resulted in hundreds of defective pain patches being produced, and they have failed to properly warn users about the risks associated with the fentanyl patch.
DURAGESIC LAWSUIT FOR DEATH AND OVERDOSE
The Duragesic patch lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. provide free consultations and claim evaluations for those who have suffered as a result of the death or overdose of a friend or family member after using the fentanyl patch. Duragesic lawsuits are being investigated to determine if the injury or death could have been prevented.
Limited time may remain to investigate a potential claim associated with the Duragesic patch. To determine if financial compensation may be available through a Duragesic Fentanyl Patch lawsuit, request a free claim evaluation. There are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
