A critical safety alert for people using Duragesic or Sandoz patches!!!
On Tuesday, February 12, 2008, patches containing the prescription drug fentanyl were voluntarily recalled because of a flaw that could cause patients or caregivers to overdose on the potent medication inside. Sold in the US under the brand name Duragesic by PriCara and generically by Sandoz, Inc. the recall includes all 25-microgram-per-hour patches with expiration dates on or before December 2009. Other strength patches (12.5. 50, 75 and 100 mcg/hr) are not affected.
- Anyone with 25 mcg/hr Duragesic patches being recalled should call 800-547-6446 for further instructions.
- Anyone with 25 mcg/hr Sandoz Inc. patches being recalled should call 800-901-7236 for further instructions.
For more detailed information, see the American Pain Foundation’s website here.
