Info about Duragesic 75 mcg patches (fentanyl)

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Hi all,

Just saw this message posted about a product recall for one lot/batch

of the Duragesic 75 mcg patches. Those of you who use this

medication may want to check this out.

--Tull

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Pancreatitis Assoc, Int'l

Duragesic® 75 mcg patch recalled

Duragesic® (fentanyl transdermal patch) recalled

On February 16 Janssen Pharmaceutica Products, L.P., recalled one

manufacturing lot (control number 0327192) of the 75 mcg per hour

strength of its prescription DURAGESIC® (fentanyl transdermal system

CII) patches, which are used to treat moderate to severe chronic

pain. A small percentage of these patches, which were distributed

only in the U.S., may leak medication along one edge. No other lots

or dosage strengths are affected.

Patients or caregivers in possession of DURAGESIC 75 mcg per hour

patches, control number 0327192, should immediately contact their

pharmacy that dispensed the drug for specific instructions about

returning affected patches and obtaining a new supply of medication.

For more detailed information, go to www.Duragesic.com.